Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

+1. What is Milburn Online?
Milburn Online is an accredited online high school program administered by Richard Milburn High School.
+2. What courses does Milburn Online offer?
We offer nearly 100 high quality, interactive and engaging online courses. Below is a list of our core curriculum:

  • English: 9, 10, 11 & 12
  • Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry
  • Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Marine Science
  • Social Studies: U.S. History , U.S. Government, World History
  • Electives

Please see our full Course Catalog and Descriptions for complete offerings.


+3. How much does it cost to take a Milburn Online class?

  • Effective May 1, 2011, each course costs $400
  • Classes must be prepaid in full when you register
  • You may pay in cash or by check, money order or credit card
  • We accept VISA and MasterCard.

Your tuition includes the cost of your online textbook, though you may occasionally be asked to purchase additional materials for your courses (i.e. a novel for an English class).

+4. What technical requirements must I meet in order to enroll in Milburn Online courses?

To enroll in Milburn Online classes, you must have computer and Internet access. We do not offer correspondence courses; all classes are administered solely online.

Please note that you may be viewing course materials in Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Be sure you have current versions of these programs installed on your computer. Oftentimes, if you experience a problem viewing a document in either program it simply means you need to update the version of the program installed on your computer. You may do this by visiting the Microsoft or Adobe Web site and following the instructions provided.

Review the full Computer Requirements that must be met in order to participate in the Milburn Online program.

+5. Is Milburn Online an accredited program?

Yes. We are fully accredited by AdvanceED and the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). All of our courses are certified and credits earned through Milburn Online may be transferred to other schools. If you have questions about the transferability of Milburn Online credits to your home school, please contact your school counselor or academic adviser.

+6. How do I know if my school will accept credits for courses I complete through Milburn Online?
Before you register for a Milburn Online class, check with your guidance counselor to make sure that your high school accepts our credits.
+7. How do I register for classes?

Enroll Online

To get started, you will be asked need to create an Registration Account with a username and password. Once you have established your account, enrolling is a simple 3-step process:

  1. Apply for Enrollment
    Fill out and submit the online enrollment application.
  2. Select Courses and Term Dates
    Choose which course or courses you would like to study online and when you’d like to start your online class.
  3. Make a Payment
    When your application has been approved you can pay for your online course(s) by credit card, money order, or check. We accept online payments, but you may choose to pay over the phone using a credit card or by mailing a check or money order to the address listed below.

Download an Application (PDF – Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

ATTN: Milburn Online Program Registration

3460 Commission Court
Suite 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Email: registrar@milburnonline.org

P: 877.888.9473
F: 703.494.6093

+8. If I decide to discontinue a course, do I receive a refund?
If you change your mind about taking a Milburn Online class once you have enrolled, a Refund Policy applies.
+10. How many classes may I take with Milburn Online?
Milburn Online’s sessions begin every 2 weeks throughout the entire year. No student can take more than 2 courses per session.
+11. How do I log into a Milburn Online classroom?
Click on the “Go to Class” link on the menu bar. Once you have successfully entered your login information, click on the link for the course you are registered to take. If the course is not listed or the link does not work, please email registrar@milburnonline.org for assistance.
Free Technical Support: 1.877.888.9473.
+12. What if I've forgotten my username and/or password or have trouble logging in?
If you did not receive your username and password, please email us from the address you plan to use during the course. Your username and password are case sensitive, so be sure to enter them exactly. If you are still experiencing trouble logging in, or if you cannot remember your username and/or password, please contact us and we will send your username and password to you by email. You may reach us at registrar@milburnonline.org .
+13. How do I check my grades? How does my school get my grades?

You are able to view your grades by logging into your course and clicking on the Grades tab.

When your final grades have been calculated by your teacher, we will email you a grade report. If your email address changes, please email registrar@milburnonline.org to ensure that we are able to deliver your grade report to you. We will also mail an official copy of your transcript to your school.

+14. Can I get into college after attending Milburn Online?
Yes. Milburn Online awards diplomas – not GEDs – to students who complete their coursework and meet graduation requirements. Diplomas are granted through Richard Milburn High School, a fully-accredited Milburn Online affiliate. Most post-secondary academic institutions recognize and accept a Milburn Online diploma.
+15. Does Milburn Online offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses?
Currently, Milburn Online is developing a variety of AP courses that we hope to offer in the near future.
+17. How do I know if the Milburn Online program is right for me?
Milburn Online provides educational services for many types of learners. Some students enroll with us because they wish to supplement their high school curriculum or because they need the flexibility that virtual classes offer. Some students wish to complete high school at an accelerated pace or may be home-schooled. The traits our students share include the self-discipline online learning requires and dedication to earning a high school diploma.
+18. What kind of support do Milburn Online students receive? Can I contact my teacher with questions?

Milburn Online students receive a great deal of support from their teachers, classmates and program administrators. Students and teachers communicate by posting comments to a discussion thread that is visible to all class members. These discussion threads allow students to actively participate in a virtual classroom setting, learning from and helping their classmates as they discuss course-related topics and resources. By sharing the learning process, students and teachers help each other understand complex material and work through various projects.

Students experiencing technical difficulties or with questions concerning student services should call 877.888.9473 for assistance.

Students with questions concerning admissions and enrollment should email registrar@milburnonline.org or call 877.888.9473.

All members of the Milburn Online team support the efforts of our online learners and will do our best to provide the highest quality assistance and support possible.

+19. How do you ensure that students don't cheat or commit plagiarism?

Unfortunately, no internet-delivered educational program can guarantee with 100% certainty that acts of cheating or plagiarism are never committed; Milburn Online is no different. We take academic honesty and integrity very seriously and closely monitor our students and their work to ensure to the best of our ability that students are being graded on their own merits. We believe that students who enroll in our program do so because they are committed to learning and to earning their high school diploma. We expect them to work hard, submitting original assignments and comments on the discussion threads.

Each Milburn Online student agrees to adhere to the Milburn Online Code of Honor, listed on our Guidance and Policies page, promising to uphold the academic ideals, values and integrity of our program.