Reviewed on: January 30,2017
Education & Vocational Training

How can inmates take college courses from Park Co. Jail

Inmates can and do get their college education during their incarceration.
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✓ Verified answer January 30,2017 · Education & Vocational Training
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Inmates can and do get their college education during their incarceration. For inmates in a county jail, your inmate would have to speak with a counselor and ask what they will approve first. Depending on the length of the sentence, the staff will likely assist in proxying the exams and certifying the test results. If they get the blessing of the facility (usually they LOVE the fact that an inmate would take the initiative to improve themselves) there would have to be an outside person who would pay for the courses. Louisiana State University (LSU) has a very comprehensive distance learning curriculum where many inmates in federal prison enroll.

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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed January 2017.