Despite massive government funding, Americans are 1.5 trillion dollars in debt from student loans. While the cost of college has grown immensely, the quality of higher education has greatly diminished over the last few decades. Certifications can provide people an affordable yet rigorous way to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to obtain high paying jobs. Furthermore, students who take certifications can spend all their time and energy studying for the certifications instead of worrying about finances and trying to pay for college. The Department of Certifications will be responsible for making and administering examinations and providing students with affordable curricula for those examinations. These certifications will be nationally recognized and will not require college degrees.