Individuals who have not completed high school now have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma without returning to the classroom. This document presents a brief description of high school equivalency diploma programs, which are directed at the adult dropout. Pertinent information about the various equivalency diploma programs is presented alphabetically by state, for the United States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Canal Zone, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Included are program facts about administrative sources, conditions for qualification, residency requirements, military personnel opportunities, application procedures, approximate costs, testing locations, credit awarded for previous military education, in addition to sources of further information. Sample questions and answer sheets are also included in order to encourage familiarization with the substance and style of the examination. Pertinent self-study materials and sources containing more practice questions are also listed, with instructions for ordering. (BH)