Earning a high school equivalency diploma can be a life-changing milestone — and across Acadiana, more students are reaching that goal through ý’s Adult Education program. According to the 2023-24 data, SoLAcc ranked second in the state overall and first among Louisiana’s community colleges, with 234 students earning their HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) diploma.
Through a network of online offerings and on-campus instruction at nine sites across the region, SoLAcc empowers students to finish what they started and move forward with confidence.
“Our students come to us with goals, and a desire for change — and we meet them with support, structure, and belief,” said Niccola Ledet-McNair, Director of Adult Education. “Whether someone wants to earn their diploma or learn English, we help them write their next chapter.”
SoLAcc offers free HiSET preparation classes — both online and in person — as well as English as a Second Language (ESL). For students who successfully complete the HiSET, the College also awards the Chancellor’s HiSET Scholarship, a one-time $500 grant toward any SoLAcc program.
“Our Adult Education program is a powerful launchpad,” said Dr. Tiffany Howard, Interim Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development & Continuing Education. “We’re not just preparing students for the test — we’re preparing them for college, careers, and a better future.”
To learn more or register for classes, visit SoLAcc’s Adult Education webpage or call 337.521.8991.