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  Penn Foster

  925 Oak St Scranton, PA 18515-0999

  
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  Penn Foster College

  14300 N Northsight Blvd Ste 125 Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3674

Headquarters

925 Oak St, Scranton, PA 18515-0999

BBB File Opened:

1/1/1962

Years in Business:

127

Business Started:

1/1/1897

Business Started Locally:

1/1/1897

Business Incorporated:

8/23/1985

Accredited Since:

8/2/1962

Licensing Information:

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

BBB records show a license number of AUN 419355759 for this business, issued by Department of Education-PA

These agencies may include:

Department of Education-PA

333 Market Street

Harrisburg PA 17126-0333

(717) 783-8228

http://www.education.state.pa.us

• Penn Foster is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council in Washington, DC (202-234-5100) (www.detc.org).

Type of Entity:

Corporation

Alternate Business Name

• Penn Foster Career School
• Thomson Education Direct
• Penn Foster High School
• Penn Foster College

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Business Management

• Mr. Thomas Blesso, CFO
• Mr. Bill Okun, CEO

Contact Information

Principal

• Mr. Thomas Blesso, CFO

Customer Contact

• Mr. Andrew Kachurak, Customer Relations Specialist

Additional Contact Information

Fax Numbers

• (570) 961-4888
  Other Fax

Phone Numbers

• (888) 427-1000
  Other Phone

Additional Business Information

Additional Info

The Center for Degree Studies program began in 1974. This program offers college-level courses leading to an Associate in Specialized Business and Associate in Specialized Technology degrees. Although some colleges and universities accept transfers for CDS courses, others may not. Consumers are advised to check the admissions practice of the college in which they plan to enroll before signing up for CDS courses.

The high school program began in 1972. They award a diploma upon completion of the course. This course was approved by the PA State Board of Private Licensed Schools. Consumers should check with their state to verify acceptance.

Consumers should read and understand any contract they sign, understand their cancellation rights, and contact the school directly to answer questions regarding policies or courses.

Serving Area

• DC
• MD
• PA
• VA
• WV

Business Categories

Correspondence Schools, Business School