High School Diploma

How do I pay for this high school diploma? This sounds better than wasting my time

Hello, I’am a graudate of bel ford’s online deal and i’am proud of myself for passing the test I droped out in the 9th grade to become a carpenter and ended up a superintendent for a major buliding company this diploma is for me to know that I could do it and I did passing all subject with better than a 90%

Belford High School and, for that matter, their college programs are fake. They are the worst sort of “school” precisely because they look so real. The problem is that they are completely unaccredited, either regionally or nationally, by anyone that matters. That is not the worst part. The worst part is that they make people believe that the piece of paper is worth something.

It is not possible to do what Belford advertises. There are no legitimate programs that do this. And, importantly, sooner or later, someone will figure out that you really didn’t earn a high school diploma.

I was looking into buying a diploma from belford myself until I did some digging…Belford is a complete LIE! If anyone out there is considering going this route you should go ask your local college what they think of Belford before you go any further. I had an admission office from sms college take the time to sit down with me and show me PROOF that online degrees such as “belford” are in no way legitimate. Sure they can give you an ONLINE diploma but thats as far as it goes…online… unless you yourself are tricking whom ever you presented it to. As for the person that is proud of themself for passing the test…please… dont kid yourself you and I both know that you can retake the SAME test in the SAME order as many times as you like…I’m sorry but it is a joke and I feel for those who have been suckered into this and I do hope that you can get your money back or some kind of compensation for that matter. Respectively Mr. Doe

I found this….Belford is a diploma mill.

http://www.excelhighschool.com/news_show.php?id=28

I dropped out of high school after finishing 11th grade. That summer I found out I was pregnant. At the age of 18, I was dumb and stupid. I wanted to take the easy way out so I got online and found Belford High School High School Diplomas for $250 dollars. I took the test and came out with a grade average of 3.19. I took the diploma to my principal and he says its the real thing. Ive never had any trouble out of mine! And hope I never do. lol

Well.Now I’m very confused…I’ve paid $278..00 for a high school diploma (Belford) and I’m still waiting for mail with my diploma……After reading all posts around the internet I’ve find 64 messages from happy people that they did bought that from Belford and they continue they educations at higher level..But also I’ve find around 30 messages from people who are claim that they got screwed up with a worthless pieces of paper…What should I do now..I’d like to apply for college but with a fake diploma it will be a very big shame for me .
Any answer will be very appreciated

I’m with the girl above. I want to know if they pass for a high school diploma or not. I’m not stupid I knew it was fake. But my collage says that the online programs, even If they are fake nobodys going to question it and most people don’t even ask for proof anyway. So PLEASE tell me does this pass or not?

I work for the University of Phoenix Admissions Department, on the Axia side. Axia is notorious for admitting just about anyone….EXCEPT Belford graduates. I’m sure there are other schools that do the same thing Belford does, but it seems Belford is the most notorious, as they are used in Admissions training as a classic example of the “diploma mill”.

I’ve had to deny two students their college education so far because they listed Belford as their High School; one of them was today, which is why I was inspired to come here and post this warning.

I would say that if you were able to gain entrance to college using a Belford degree, you may want to check out the college you are going to….the credits you are earning there may end up being just as fraudulent as your Belford degree.

I would recommend that you get a GED as those are 100% better than your fake HS Diploma. A GED will get you into an Associates program at a decent school, no sweat.

–RR

Is Belford High School a good way of getting your high School Diploma?
Somebody answer my question?

so i see everyone knocking the BELFORD school and calling it a fraud to discourage people who clearly want to earn a GED.

Not one of you have posted a single website of an actual accredited GED program to help anyone.

Ive been searching for a program for my girlfriend who wants to have that GED.

does anyone actually have anything constructive to add to this post to actually help?
im all ears.

I’m currently getting my HS Diploma online from Penn Foster.Their website claims that they are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and by the the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).I’ve paid about $800 for books to be delivered to my home and I also had my HS transcripts sent in for more credits.Its kinda like homeschooling I guess.It looks pretty legit to me.If anyone knows other wise please let me know.Can I get into a good college with this type of Diploma?

I LOOKED UP ALL THE ONLINE SCHOOLS THAT SAY THEIR ACCREDICTED BUT THEY ARE NOT. IN THE PASSAGE LISTED BELOW THEY WILL GIVE YOU A LIST OF ALL THE UNRECONIZED ACCREDICTORS BY THE (USDE) THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION…

This is a list of entities that have been identified as accreditors of higher education institutions, but that lack necessary legal authority or government recognition to provide such educational accreditation.

Rules for educational accreditation vary from country to country. In most countries, the function of accreditation for educational institutions is conducted by a government ministry of education. In the United States educational accreditation is performed by private nonprofit membership associations. In the United States, accredited institutions of higher education must be accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Often a school claiming accreditation from an unrecognized accreditor will not be viewed as legitimate in the academic community.[1] Institutional accreditation is required for institutions to receive U.S. government funds. Also, students who attend institutions of higher education that are accredited through accreditation associations not recognized by the USDE or CHEA do not qualify for U.S. government financial aid.[2] Recognized accreditors in the United States are listed in databases maintained by the USDE [3] and CHEA [4]

The following is a partial list of unrecognized accreditation associations of higher learning, as identified by the organizations themselves, government authorities in their respective countries, or other independent authorities. Also included are some religious accreditors, whose accreditation may have doctrinal significance but lacks recognized academic value,[5] and organizations that do not offer educational accreditation but have been misidentified as accreditors by organizations that offer educational services.

* Accreditation Council of Theological Studies, Kochi, India[citation needed]
* Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses[citation needed]
* Accreditation Governing Commission of the United States of America
* Accrediting Commission International (ACI) (in Beebe, Arkansas) (aka International Accrediting Commission)[5][6][7]
* Accrediting Council for Colleges and Schools (ACCS)[citation needed]
* Adult Higher Education Alliance [8]
* Alternative Institution Accrediting Association (AIAA)[5]
* American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions (AATI) (in Rocky Mount, North Carolina) [9]
* American Association for Higher Education and Accreditation (AAHEA)[10]
* American Association of Drugless Practitioners Commission on Accreditation (AADPCA)
* American Association of Independent Collegiate Schools of Business[5]
* American Association of International Medical Graduates (AAIMG)[6][7]
* American Association of Non-traditional Colleges and Universities (AANCU)[citation needed]
* American Association of Schools (AAS)[2][broken citation]
* American Council of Private Colleges and Universities (ACPCU) (connected to the operator of Hamilton University, now called Richardson University)[11]
* American Federation of Colleges and Schools (AFCS)
* American Federation of Colleges and Seminaries(AmFed)(AFCS) or American Federation of Christian Colleges and Schools (in Lakeland, Florida) [9]
* American Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB)
* American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board[12]
* American Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board (ANMCAB or ANMAB)
* American Naturopathic Medicine Association (ANMA)
* American Universities Admission Program[13]
* Arizona Commission of Non-Traditional Private Postsecondary Education[5]
* Asia Theological Association (ATA)[citation needed]
* Association for Distance Learning (ADLP) (aka National Academy of Higher Education and Association of Distance Learning Programs)[14]
* Association for Innovation in Distance Education[12][15]
* Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAE) (may be based in Wales) [6][11][7]
* Association of Christian Colleges and Theological Schools (in Virginia) [6][7][9]
* Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (in Colorado Springs, Colorado) [9]
* Association of Distance Learning Programs (ADLP) (aka Association for Distance Learning and National Academy of Higher Education)[14]
* Association of International Education Assessors (includes Council for Distance Education Accreditation) [16]
* Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries
* Board of Online Universities Accreditation (BOUA)
* British Learning Association (BLA)
* Central States Consortium of Colleges & Schools (CSCCS) (connected to the operator of Breyer State University)
* Centre of Academic Excellence UK (CAEUK)
* Central States Council on Distance Education (CSCDE; based in Washington, DC) [6][7]
* Christian Accrediting Association (CAA)
* Commission on Medical Denturitry Accreditation (COMDA) [17]
* Council for Distance Education Accreditation (CDEA; connected to Association of International Education Assessors)[16]
* Council for International Education Accreditation (CIEA)
* Council of Online Higher Education (COHE)
* Council on Postsecondary Christian Education - According to John Bear’s list of unrecognized accreditors, this organization was established by the operators of LaSalle University (Louisiana) and Kent College (Louisiana).[5]
* Council on Medical Denturitry Education (COMDE) [17]
* Distance Education Council (DEC) (connected to the operator of Saint Regis University) (not to be confused with the legitimate Distance Education Council recognized by the Indian Department of Education[3])
* Distance Education Council of America[5]
* Distance Graduation Accrediting Association [6][7]
* Distance Learning Council of Europe (DLCE) [6][7] (connected to University Degree Program)
* Education Accrediting Association (in Idaho) [6][7]
* European Accreditation Board of Higher Education Schools [7]
* European Committee for Home and Online Education (ECHOE) (connected to University Degree Program)[18]
* European Council for Distance and Open Learning (ECDOE) [6][7] (connected to University Degree Program)
* Examining Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners (EBNMP)
* Global Accreditation Commission (GAC)
* Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC)
* Higher Education Services Association (HESA) (connected to University Degree Program)
* Hygienic Doctors Association (HDA) [19]
* Integra Accreditation Association (IAA)
* Inter-Collegiate Joint Committee on Academic Standards (ICJCAS)
* Interfaith Education Ministries (IEM)
* International Academic Accrediting Commission (IAAC)
* International Accreditation Agency for Online Universities (IAAOU) (connected to operators of Ashwood University, Belford University, and Rochville University)[20]
* International Accreditation Association (IAA)[5]
* International Accreditation for Universities, Colleges and Institutes (IAUCI)
* International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC) [21]
* International Accrediting Association for Colleges and Universities (IAACU)
* International Accrediting Commission (IAC) (Kenosha, Wisconsin)[9] (aka Accrediting Commission International)
* International Accrediting Commission for Postsecondary Institutions (IACPI)
* International Accrediting Commission for Postsecondary Education Institutions [5]
* International Accreditation Organization(IAO)
* International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)[22]
* International Association of Educators for World Peace (Includes the international organization[23] and national affiliates in individual countries. Although some unaccredited institutions may have claimed accreditation from this organization, it is not engaged in educational accreditation nor is it an authorized accreditor.)
* International Association of Universities and Schools (IAUS) [6][24]
* International Commission for Higher Education (ICHE)
* International Commission of Open Post Secondary Education (ICOPSE)
* International Council for Accrediting Alternate and Theological Studies (Kerala, India)[4][citation needed]
* International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICODE)
* International Distance Learning Accrediting Association (IDLAA)
* International Interfaith Accreditation Association[5] (IIAA) (Closing down operations at the end of May 2007[25])
* International University Accrediting Association (IUAA) (in California) [6][7]
* Kingdom Fellowship of Christian Schools and Colleges
* Middle States Accrediting Board (MSAB)[5]
* Midwestern States Accreditation Agency (MSAA)
* National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) (aka Association for Distance Learning) [14]
* National Accreditation and Certification Board[6]
* National Accreditation Association (NAA)[5]
* National Association for Private Post-Secondary Education (NAPSE)[5]
* National Association of Alternative Schools and Colleges (NAASC)[5]
* National Association of Open Campus Colleges (NAOCC)[5]
* National Association of Private Nontraditional Schools and Colleges (NAPNSC; Grand Junction, Colorado)[26][5]
* National Board of Education of Liberia [7][27]
* National College Accreditation Council (NCAC)
* National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
* National Council of Schools and Colleges (NCSC)[5]
* National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE)
* National Distance Learning Accreditation Council (NDLAC) (Glenndale University and Suffield University claim NDLAC accreditation)
* National Learning Online Council (NLOC)
* Naturopathic National Council (NNC)
* Non-Traditional Course Accreditation Body (NTCAB)
* Online Christ Centered Ministries[28]
* Pacific Association of Schools and Colleges (PASC)[5]
* Regional Education Accrediting Commission (REDAC)
* Regional Education Accreditation Commission (REDAC)
* Southern Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Colleges (SAABIC) [6][7]
* The Association for Online Distance Learning (TAODL)
* Transworld Accrediting Commission International (TWACI), Riverside, California, USA[29]
* United Congress of Colleges (UCC) (Ireland, UK) [6][7]
* US-DETC—Nevada (not to be confused with the legitimate DETC, based in Washington DC.) [6][7]
* Universal Council for Online Education Accreditation (UCOEA)
* Virtual University Accrediting Association (VUAA) [6]
* Virtual University Accrediting Association (in California) (VUAA)
* West European Accrediting Society (WEAS)[5]
* Western Association of Private Alternative Schools (WAPAS)[5]
* Western Council on Non-Traditional Private Post Secondary Education (WCNPPSE)[5]
* World Conference of Associations of Theological Institutions[30]
* World Association of Universities and Colleges (WAUC) (in Nevada; operated by Maxine Asher)[5][6][11][7]
* World Council For Excellence in Higher Education (WCEHE) [7]
* World Online Education Accrediting Commission (WOEAC)
* World-wide Accreditation Commission of Christian Educational Institutions (WACCEI) [31][5]
* Worldwide Accrediting Commission[5]

well i dropped out also,and i found a home school and took the test for 85 dollars,i get my results this week,,well my final results,i had to retake the language test. i missed it by 4 points. hey ,and i aced everything else …i hope that i do pass. i have also checked out all this accrediting stuff,its true its not accredited by the government. its run by people who say “who are you to say i have to do things a certain way, your way”?there are more ways to do things,,and this is the way that some citizens feel about getting educated.not only that ,,but they have been around for a while,so they must be smart somehow! some people dropped out because of how they were learning ..i did ,,it was just boring even though i was an honor student ….. they also deal with religion,,and we all know thats not in schools anymore ,,or in society. well..i did study for my test..and they didnt just give me my diploma….i did fail lang. arts …i learned and earned it no matter what the government says anyway….we are in recession by the way!!!!!! im going to be an alumna!!! i can go to college as well ,,and get a grant,i have been doing my research.today is sunday march 8th,,my diploma should be here by tuesday i will let you guys kno how it went….

I’ve heard Belford High School has been getting a lot of complaints. My friend signed up for the online school. He got through the payment plan, and got his diploma. He only had problems from the normal high schools on this so-called “SCAM!”. The google search engine, and others said all this. He said he got Belford High School’s counselor to talk to the normal high school peoples, and he has not had a problem since. And i want to know some legal, or illegal information, and not the complaints of the payment plan.

P.S. Do college’s accept the students of Belford High School? I don’t want to debate about this stuff . I’m just wondering, aside the payment. Is it Legal, or Illegal? It sounds suspicious….. no doubt. This site seems the only one that makes sense of things.

Thank you for listening.
PEACE

well i just payd 500 bucks for the miami dade christian academy, wich they say to be accredited by the trasworld departament w.e….well the only reason im doing this is becouse i had 2 friends do it and theyr both going to good colleges…broward community college wich is a goverment college. so im guessing the diploma is not fake.
i hope its legit

In 2007 of may I was trying to find a way to finish high school and I was young and looking for a way to get my diploma so I did a google search for high school diploma and saw belfordhighschool.com when I went to the site I saw alot of things that I though was real. So I did the test it requried me to do and pass it before i paid 200 and something dollars I ask questions to the advisor about the accreditation and he told me I will not have any problems in getting into universities so I paid the money and every since I have been hollding this diploma. So I wanted to go to college so I attented san joaquin valley college for medical assistant in 2008 and actually graduated. so one I am trying to get in to south university and they are telling me that I cant attend there school because the high school I graduated from is not acreddited (Belford) so I called belford and Mr. steave told me to tell the university to fax over a rejection letter saying the correct reason why so I did and I started to do some reasearch and saw this website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Belford_University talking about the school is not accredit and it is a scam. Can some one help me or tell me what to do?

I’ve taken the test for a school called Sanford High School online. I’ve done alot of internet research and have not found any information saying there diploma is real or fake. Can anyone help?

i to did the belford thing. do not do it it is no good and they will not give refund. i ws told it wasnt a grocery store and couldnt just take stuff back well lokkie herei do and have taken stuff back to the grocery store. look at bbb i filed complaints with them and the feds

i dont really know what to think im just trying to get a high school diploma and not have any promblems in the future……oh and mspuffandpass what ever happend with the school