Earn a recognized high school diploma 100% online, at your own pace, for $59/month. Four core subjects plus theology electives = 24 credits. No in-person requirement.
Each of the four core courses awards multiple credits (covering the full high-school subject scope), and CLSD theology courses fill the 10-credit elective requirement.
Bridge Academy GED Math
Bridge Academy GED Language Arts
Bridge Academy GED Science
Bridge Academy GED Social Studies
Cross Life School of Divinity Theology Library
We could give you a slick sales pitch. Instead, here's the honest case for why a student should choose us — and what they should honestly expect.
One low monthly fee. No hidden costs, no contracts. Finish at your own pace and stop paying when you're done.
No set class times, no in-person requirement. Study when and where it works for you — nights, weekends, whenever.
Bible-integrated curriculum with theology electives woven into the diploma. Your faith isn't left at the door.
Cross Life School of Divinity is a registered non-public school. We issue a real diploma — not a certificate of completion.
Our four core courses map to the full GED subject scope, plus CLSD's existing theology library as electives.
The Bridge Academy diploma is the entry requirement for CLSD theology certificates and degree programs.
We believe in being straight with you. A non-accredited diploma opens real doors — but not every door. Here's the honest picture of where a Bridge Academy diploma is accepted.
Open admissions by law. A CLSD diploma (or GED) is accepted at community colleges nationwide. This is the most reliable path — and credits earned here transfer to 4-year universities.
Examples: City Colleges of Chicago, Lone Star College (TX), Valencia College (FL)
These schools operate on open enrollment and readily accept non-accredited diplomas.
Examples: Liberty (online undergrad), Grand Canyon, University of Phoenix, Walden
Many accept non-accredited Christian school diplomas, especially with SAT/ACT scores or a placement exam. A strong test score overrides accreditation concerns.
Examples: Regent, Oral Roberts, Colorado Christian, Indiana Wesleyan
Often accept with conditions — SAT/ACT scores, provisional admission, or a first-semester GPA review.
Examples: Many Cal State schools, regional state universities
Highly competitive schools generally require an accredited diploma or a GED on top of a non-accredited one. Not competitive on its own.
Examples: Ivy League, UChicago, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, UMichigan
The most reliable route for any Bridge Academy graduate is to enroll at a community college (open admissions, accepts our diploma), earn transferable credits, then transfer to a 4-year university. This route works in every state and sidesteps accreditation concerns entirely.
An honest, side-by-side comparison with well-known online diploma schools. We're upfront about what we are — and what we aren't.
| School | Price | Model | Accreditation | Faith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Bridge Academy (CLSD) | $59/mo (≈ $1,299 flat) | Self-paced, online | Registered non-public (IL) — not accredited | Christian (Bible-integrated) |
| Penn Foster High School | $800 – $1,200 | Self-paced, online | DEAC & regionally accredited | Non-sectarian |
| James Madison High School | $1,000 – $1,500 | Self-paced, online | Regionally accredited (Cognia) | Non-sectarian |
| NFC Academy | $1,500 – $2,500 / yr | Self-paced, online | Regionally accredited (Cognia) | Christian |
| Excel High School | $1,200 – $1,800 | Self-paced, online | Regionally accredited | Non-sectarian |
| Liberty University Online Academy | $2,500 – $4,000 / yr | Structured, online | Regionally accredited | Christian |
Everything you need for each of the four core subjects — what you'll learn, free study resources, and tips to pass.
What You'll Learn
Algebra, geometry, data analysis, and consumer math. Covers the full high-school math scope needed for the diploma.
Free Resources
Study Tips
The Bridge Academy diploma is now the entry criteria for enrolling in CLSD theology certificate and degree courses. Your high school diploma is the first step on a path that can lead all the way to a degree in theology.