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How to earn an Arizona diploma seal and ASU credit in one course

The Arizona Department of Education has approved three ASU Universal Learner Courses for high school diploma seals. Students take one course and cover the seal’s course requirement while earning ASU credit that transfers. Fundamentals of Personal Finance (FIN 294) counts toward the Seal of Personal Finance. American Government and Politics (POS 110) and Public Service and American Democracy (PAF 112) each count toward the Seal of Civics Literacy.

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Empty Nest Syndrome: Why it hurts and 5 ways to find your next chapter

Your last child moved out, and the house has gone quiet. Friends keep telling you to enjoy the freedom. So why does it feel like a loss? This guide explains what empty nest syndrome is, how long it tends to last and what helps.

A classroom scene featuring a male teacher with a short beard and a lanyard around his neck, leaning in to assist a female student sitting in the foreground. The female student wears glasses and a maroon top, smiling joyfully with raised hands near her sticker-covered laptop. In the background, another male student in a black Arizona State University t-shirt sits at a desk typing on his own laptop.

How to use a 529 plan to earn college credit in high school

A 2025 US federal law widened what a 529 plan can pay for, and for families who have one, that money may stretch further while a student is still in high school. Here is how it can work with ASU Universal Learner Courses.

What are ASU’s Universal Learner Courses?

Whether you’re a high school student, working adult or lifelong learner, ASU’s Universal Learner Courses offer flexible, faculty-led online classes for $25, with optional credit added only if you choose.