1. a) Attended a state-recognized and accredited public or private high school, a state-recognized and accredited postsecondary institution or adult education program, or a foreign institution of higher education.

2. b) Meets one of the following requirements:

   1. 1) Is 18.5 years of age or older and the individual high school graduating class must be, at minimum, in the third quarter of their senior year.
   2. 2) 17-year-olds are only eligible if the individual's high school graduating class has graduated, and the individual presents a withdrawal letter as specified in Section 1507.102.
3. c) Does not have a high school diploma nor a State of Illinois High School Diploma and is not currently enrolled in secondary school.
4. d) Is a resident of the State of Illinois for at least 30 days prior to the initial transcript evaluation.
5. e) Has completed at least 75% (13 credits) of the minimum graduation requirements as outlined in this Part.
6. f) Has paid the application fee and submitted an application that contains:
7. 1) Sealed transcripts for review;

8. 2) A photocopy of acceptable identification; and

   1. 3) A certification that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements described in this Section.

An individual is eligible to complete their State of Illinois High School Diploma through the transcript-based alternative method of credentialing program if the individual meets all of the following conditions: