Hi Norma. There is no minimum that a student must adhere to for completing their semesters. Yes, waiting can be the hardest part but think about if you were on a traditional on campus how much more waiting you would have. Regardless Penn Foster is constantly trying to improve the student experience and we are in the process of making remote proctoring available for all our courses.
Also, Penn Foster will release all your shipments at once if your tuition is paid in full. By paying upfront for the tuition will help reduce the time waiting between courses. If you would like your proctored exams expedited you can pay a fee of $20 per semester. You will need to notify and pay the fee before you completing the semester. Good luck with your proctored exams!