If a student completes high school but is unable to graduate, there are still options. The student can still get a high school diploma whether he or she dropped out, failed the California High School Exit Exam, or did not have enough course credits. As many know, a high school diploma is a passport to a more interesting and better paying job. Those who do not complete high school will earn $270,000 less than high school graduates over their working lives, according to U.S. Census estimates. About 60% of 16- to 19-year-old dropouts are unemployed, according to a recent study. It is never too late. There are many ways outside of high school to get a diploma, its equivalent, or further education. This Q&A focuses on those options. [The Spanish version of this document is also included.]