Technical and career programs, associate degrees, and workforce training serving fathers in the Lake Charles and southwest Louisiana region. Call 337-421-6565 or visit 3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue weekdays. Apply at sowela.edu and file FAFSA for federal Pell Grants and state aid. Useful cost-effective option for fathers in Calcasieu and surrounding parishes pursuing welding, industrial, and healthcare training programs.
Contact & Details
Address: 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Education resources for fathers include financial aid, adult education, workforce training, and college programs with on-site childcare. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the gateway to Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and state aid. Pell Grants provide up to approximately $7,000 per year to low-income students and don't require repayment. GED and HiSET programs operate in every state through adult education providers, often free. Community colleges offer lower-cost two-year degrees and certificate programs in high-demand trades. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds training for eligible adults and dislocated workers. For fathers returning to school, on-campus childcare (often subsidized through the CCAMPIS grant), emergency aid funds, and single-parent scholarships make enrollment feasible. This directory covers state FAFSA offices, community colleges, adult education programs, and single-dad scholarships.
College & Education in Louisiana
Louisiana is the only US state based on civil law (Napoleonic Code) rather than common law. Family matters are heard in district courts, with most parishes having dedicated family sections. The Department of Children and Family Services Child Support Enforcement Services handles enforcement. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette are the major cities. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and Acadiana Legal Service Corporation provide civil legal aid.
More College & Education in Louisiana
Louisiana Board of Regents — State agency overseeing Louisiana's public higher education system, administering TOPS scholarships, GO Grants, and other financial aid prog
Louisiana Community & Technical Colleges — Statewide system of affordable technical and community colleges offering two-year degrees, certificates, and workforce training for fathers
Delgado Community College – New Orleans — Affordable two-year community college offering associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer programs in the New Orleans area. Suppor
Baton Rouge Community College — Two-year community college offering associate degrees, career certificates, and workforce training in the capital area. Supports working fat
FAFSA – Federal Student Aid — Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the required form for Pell Grants, federal student loans, work-study, and most state and instituti
South Louisiana Community College — Affordable two-year community and technical college offering degrees, certificates, and workforce training in the Lafayette and Acadiana reg
College & Education — Common Questions
What do I do first if I want to go back to school?
Fill out the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. It's free and takes about 30 minutes. Results determine eligibility for Pell Grants (up to ~$7,000/year), Direct Loans, and state grants. Apply even if you think you won't qualify — results often surprise.
Is there childcare on college campuses?
Many community colleges and some universities operate on-campus childcare, often subsidized through the CCAMPIS federal grant for low-income student parents. Financial aid can sometimes cover childcare as a cost of attendance.
Can I get a GED online?
Yes. The official GED test is offered online (with in-home proctoring) and at testing centers. HiSET (used in some states instead of GED) is similar. Free prep through state adult education providers and through Khan Academy's free GED prep.
What is WIOA training?
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds short-term training for eligible adults, often up to
0,000 or more for in-demand occupations. Apply through your local American Job Center. Programs cover CDL, welding, nursing, IT, HVAC, and many others.