Adult Secondary Education
The NC Community College System prepares adults for further education or supports their transition to skills obtainment and employment.
Adult Secondary Education is a free program of instruction (9.0-grade level and above or the equivalent) designed to prepare adults for further education or transition toward skill obtainment and employment. Adult Secondary Education includes the Adult High School Diploma program and the High School Equivalency Diploma program.
Adult High School
In collaboration with local public school systems, this program allows learners aged 16 and up to earn an Adult High School diploma.
High School Equivalency Diploma
Covering high school-level content areas like Reading, Science, and Mathematics, this program equips students to take standardized performance assessments to receive a high school equivalency diploma.
