Scholarships & Resources for Adult Learners
SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS & FUNDING YOUR FUTURE!
As an adult learner in Louisiana, you have access to services and funding to help you achieve your educational and career goals. Understanding all the help that is available can be overwhelming, and you may feel unsure about what you qualify for, and when to apply for different programs. The good news is...you don't have to figure it out all by yourself!
Take a look at all the programs and financial resources outlined below and feel free to connect with us through our WorkReady U email or by calling 225-922-2800. Let us help you create a better future-starting now!
WHAT DOES ADULT EDUCATION MEAN FOR ME?
It means it's never too late to learn! If you didn’t finish high school, feel unprepared for college or a career, or need to improve your language, math, or technology skills, Louisiana's Adult Education network, WorkReady U, is here to help! We offer FREE CLASSES throughout Louisiana to help you skill up, and all types of aid are available if you need assistance with testing costs, paying for college or career training, or even locating emergency financial assistance or community resources.
Want to know if you would benefit from Adult Education classes?
- Do you need to complete a High School Equivalency (HSE)?
- Did you graduate high school but need to improve your reading, writing, or math skills?
- Have you struggled with taking college classes?
- Do you need to train for a new job in a short amount of time?
- Want to be able to help your kids with their homework?
- Do you have a diploma or training from a country outside the United States?
- Wish you knew how to use a computer and other forms of technology?
WHAT DO YOU PROVIDE YOUR ADULT LEARNERS?
Our WorkReady U (WRU) network, supported by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), not only provides FREE Adult Education classes but also connects our students to career counseling, job skills training, financial aid resources, and community services for basic needs.
- The High School Equivalency (HSE) Exam Scholarship helps our WRU learners pay for HiSET testing fees, or students could also qualify to take the Accuplacer exam for FREE if pursuing the college placement test HSE pathway.
- All WRU students receive a FREE membership in the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) which provides adult learners access to emergency funds and scholarships... Students can opt out by contacting workreadyu@lctcs.edu.
CAN I QUALIFY FOR GRANTS WITHOUT A DIPLOMA?
The M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance to students who enroll in a qualified program... To be eligible for the M.J. Foster funds, students must:
- Be 20 years of age and a U.S. Citizen and a Louisiana Resident
- Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, OR are dual-enrolled in an Adult Education program to earn a High School Equivalency recognized by the state of Louisiana
- Have not previously earned an undergraduate degree at the associate level or above
All Louisiana community and technical colleges offer Workforce Training programs... Many of these programs are eligible to students who are still working on completing their High School Equivalency (HSE)...
WHAT IF I ALSO NEED COLLEGE CLASSES?
Being in a WorkReady U programs doesn't mean you have to choose between Adult Education and college-you can do BOTH! Adult Dual Enrollment means you can work on your High School Equivalency... AND be taking classes through one of our LCTCS colleges. Talk to your WRU program about the following options:
- The Adult Career Pathways / 5 for 6 Scholarship will pay for the first 6-8 credit hours... while still working on their High School Equivalency (HSE).
- The Next Steps Scholarship provides financial assistance to WorkReady U graduates who enroll in classes... after completing their HSE.
- To be considered for federal grants, work-study jobs, and student loans... complete ONE application-the FAFSA...