Education Services

NCDAC Education Services provides a wide range of services to offenders in every state-run facility. Services vary from basic education, high school equivalency, life skills, career and vocational to degree programs. Education Services works to provide a certification or degree of some sort, preferably state or national certification.

Education Services has established partnerships with more than two-thirds of the state’s community colleges, as well as postsecondary institutions such as the University of North Carolina system and private colleges. Funding for education in prisons is provided through varied sources, including non-profit foundation grants, donations from individuals, Federal 2nd Chance Pell grants, and the General Assembly.

Academic and Vocational Programs

Post-secondary Educational Programs

Youth Schools for Offenders

Exceptional Students

NCDAC Educational Programs and Services

Search degrees, diplomas, certificates, courses , and services for NC offenders - by facility, security level, educational institution, and more.

Hope University

Launched throughout the NC prison system, Hope University provides oﬀenders thousands of tablet-based academic, vocational, and self-improvement courses available to take at their own pace.

HiSet & Vocational Challenge

An initiative for various stakeholders, including prison facilities, wardens, community colleges, and others interested in the education and vocational certification progress.

Education Digest

Read the latest edition of NCDAC Education Digest, a compilation of news, research, and updates on educational programs and projects for offenders in North Carolina. Access past issues, as well.

November 22, 2024