Create Your Lesson Plan for Life

Online community colleges are great for reentrants because of flexible costs and admission requirements. Here is a link to online community colleges to get you started. Some online courses are free but may not count towards a degree. Regardless, they are a great way to gain experience and practice. Completed courses are helpful for job and college applications to showcase skills and interests. Available classes include nutrition, social work, finance, computer science, video game design, architecture, entrepreneurship, and more.

Programs that Support Reentry

Ashland University’s (AU) Outreach Programs assist correctional students in making a successful reentry following release. As part of this commitment, AU has established an accredited online degree option for eligible reentry students. Apply within one year of your release to complete a degree with flexible financial responsibility.

Helpful Documents

Helpful documents to have are government-issued ID, Social Security card, birth certificate, and high school transcript or equivalent degree. It’s good to know how to get a hold of these documents in case you need them.

High School Equivalency Exams

There are three primary types of tests – GED®, HiSET® and TASC®. Discover which diploma you need depending on your location.

Addressing Your Criminal Record

You may be asked to disclose any criminal convictions on your application. If you need help answering questions about your past, we have created a list of questions to prepare with.