In Manitoba students over the age of 19 who have not achieved a high school diploma have the opportunity to earn a Mature Student Diploma. The Mature Diploma is recognized as the equivalent of the regular High School Diploma. This is an 8 credit diploma consisting of 4 credits at any level 9-12 and 4 credits at the grade 12 level. Of the 4 grade 12's one must be an English and one must be a math. What many people don't realize is that credits earned previously may be transferred and used towards the 8 credit total. In some cases, this may mean a student has to do as few as 1 course to receive their diploma. ​