We are dedicated to helping you earn your high school equivalency (HSE). The minimum age to enter the program is 16. RPCC offers three pathways to completing your HSE:

• HiSET exam (minors students are required to take this pathway)
  • The HiSET exam is made up of five sections:
    • Math
    • Reading
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Writing

Note: This is a fee-based test

• Accuplacer (made up of three sections):
  • English
  • Math
  • Reading

Note: This is a fee-based test

• Integrated Career Pathways
  • This is a co-enrollment pathway where students are enrolled in Adult Education and technical program courses. Students get their HSE while also working on a technical certificate. 
  • Current Technical Program Offerings: 
    • Certificate of Technical Studies – A/C & Refrigeration: Domestic
    • Certificate of Technical Studies – Business Administration
    • Certificate of Technical Studies – Healthcare Access Specialist
    • Certificate of Technical Studies – Instrumentation Helper
    • Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant
    • Certificate of Technical Studies – Welding

Note: All pathways are not offered at all campuses. This pathway does not require taking the HiSET or Accuplacer; however, minimum English, Math, and Reading learning levels are required.

Graduation:

All students that complete their HSE pathway are invited to participate in the annual River Parishes Community College graduation ceremony in May. 

Enrollment Requirements:

• Valid photo ID
• Minors (ages 16 and 17) must have a completed and signed Waiver Request and Process for Exiting School form obtained from the last school district enrolled.
  • All minors must commit to 20 hours of instruction per week, with 15 hours in person in the classroom.
  • ​​​​​​​All minors must complete the HiSET high school equivalency pathway per Louisiana Community & Technical College System policy.
  • If homeschooled, the annual homeschool approval letter (dated within the past 12 months) is required, indicating at least six months of homeschool enrollment has been reached.

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