Baton Rouge Career Center



Local Resources for Earning a GED/HiSET, page 1Name:LSU Office of Independent & Distance Learning, High School Diploma ProgramPhone:225-578-3171Email:hsdiploma@outreach.lsu.eduAddress:LSU, 1225 Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803Contact:Joshua CalleganService:Allows students to study at home, on their own, to earn credit towards a high school diploma. Those who complete the program will receive a high school diploma, not a GED or HiSET.Charge:$10 processing fee, plus fees for every course. Call for details.Name:Eden Park Branch LibraryPhone:225-231-3240Address:5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LAService:GED/HiSET preparation classes and practice tests. Registration is required.Charge:Free.Name:Baker Learning CenterPhone:225-775-8159Address:2034 Main Street, Baker, LA, 70714Contact:Ms. C. SimsService:Classes to prepare for: GED/HiSET, ACT, SAT, GRE, ASVAB, vocational-tech entrance, and employment tests. Also, classes in computers, typing, literacy, beginning English, high school chemistry, college prep, Spanish, and French.Charge:Free.Name:Christa McAuliffe Learning Center.Phone:225-226-7631Address:12000 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, 70815Contact:Realia DavisService:Classes to prepare for: ASVAB, ACT, GED/HiSET, civil service exams, employment tests, TABE. Also offers classes on computer programs and typing.Charge:Most things are free. However, some services may have a small fee.Name:LSU Employee Development CenterPhone:225-578-8419Email:edc_lsu@Address:LSU, Facility Services Annex Building Rm 100 B-2, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802Service:Appears to offer similar programs to the Baker, Christa McAuliffe, Rosenwald, & Scotlandville Adult Learning Centers. Open to the public, not just LSU staff.Charge:Free.Name:Scotlandville Adult Learning CenterPhone:225-356-1101Email:cgamble@Address:7515 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807Contact:Ms. C. GambleService:Classes to prepare for: GED/HiSET, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, Praxis.Charge:Free. Local Resources for Earning a GED/HiSET, page 2Name:Rosenwald Adult Learning CenterPhone:225-355-8678Address:2611 Dayton Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805Contact:Lewis NorthService:Classes to prepare for: ASVAB, ACT, GED/HiSET, civil service exams, employment tests. Also offers classes on computer literacy and word processing.Charge:The GED costs $90 for first-time testers, $60 for re-testers. Almost all else is free.Name:St. Paul Adult Learning CenterPhone:225-344-8590Email:spalc@Address:3920 Gus Young Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802Contact:David JonesService:GED/HiSET classes, refresher studies, life skills, job skillsCharge:Unknown.Name:Adult Literacy AdvocatesPhone:225-383-1090Email:info@Address:1427 Main St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802Contact:Gary RobertsonService:Pre-GED and GED/HiSET prep classes, ESL, and one-on-one tutoring.Charge:Vary depending on service. Call for details. This is a non-profit organization.Name:East Baton Rouge Parish Housing AuthorityPhone:225-923-8100Email:admin@Address:4731 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806Service:Serves low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals. GED/HiSET prep, computer classes, referrals for job preparation and resume writing. Also, tutorial and recreational programs, parenting classes, and subsidized housing.Charge:Free.?Name:YWCA Center for Family EmpowermentPhone:225-338-0028Email:kijas2@Address:5700 Florida Boulevard, Ste 604, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806Contact:Kim FergusonService:GED/HiSET prep, computer classes, adult literacy classes, Child Development.Charge:Unknown. This is a nonprofit organization.And one more resource:On the library website, , go to the Digital Library. Find the Learning Express database. Search for GED or HiSET. This database, which is free to use with your library card, contains lots of useful test prep, including online tutorials and e-books. If you’re having difficulty using this site, please visit any branch of the library, and the reference staff should be able to assist you. ................
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