Earn Your Diploma. Build What Comes Next.

The Excel Center® Evansville Southeast is a free high school diploma program for adults operated by Goodwill Educates, Inc., a nonprofit organization formed by Evansville Goodwill Industries.

The school combines classroom instruction with personalized coaching, flexible scheduling, and supportive services designed to help adults overcome barriers and successfully earn a high school diploma.

Yes. There is no tuition cost to attend The Excel Center®.

Eligible students can earn their high school diploma and participate in available college-credit and industry-recognized certification opportunities without traditional tuition costs.

No. The Excel Center® is different from a GED or HSE program.

Students work toward an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma with graduation requirements established by the Indiana Department of Education.

The Evansville Southeast location is open to Indiana residents who are 18 years of age or older and have not earned a high school diploma.

Adults from a wide range of educational backgrounds are welcome to apply, including people who have been away from school for years or previously earned a GED, HSE, or certificate of completion.

Enrollment is available year-round. Start by completing the online enrollment form with your basic contact and educational information.

After the form is submitted, a member of The Excel Center® team will contact you about the next steps.

They may. If you successfully completed high school courses in the past, some of those credits may apply toward your diploma at The Excel Center®.

Coaches and registrars review your previous transcripts and determine which credits can be transferred toward your remaining graduation requirements.

The time needed to graduate is different for every student. It depends on factors such as how many high school credits you already have, your class placement, and how many courses you are able to complete each term.

The Excel Center® uses an accelerated academic model with bundled courses and multiple terms throughout the year to help students make progress toward graduation.

Yes. The Excel Center® is designed specifically for adult learners and offers flexible scheduling options to help students balance school with work, family, and other responsibilities.

Morning and afternoon classes are available, and Life Coaches work with students to create schedules and graduation plans that fit their individual goals.

Yes. Free, on-site child care is available to help remove one of the biggest barriers adult students may face when returning to school.

The Young Learners Child Care program provides a learning environment for children from 8 weeks through 12 years old while their parent attends class.

Transportation assistance may be available to help students get to and from school.

Depending on availability, assistance can include options such as bus passes, transit support, carpooling resources, or gas cards. Specific support may vary based on current resources and individual circumstances.

Yes. The Excel Center® offers students opportunities to earn college credit and industry-recognized certifications while working toward their high school diploma.

These opportunities are offered at no additional cost to enrolled students and can help prepare graduates for employment, additional training, or college after graduation.

Students receive support throughout their educational journey. Life Coaches help with class scheduling, goal-setting, tracking graduation requirements, and identifying resources that may help remove barriers.

The school also offers small class sizes, individualized academic support, special education services, and additional support for English-language learners.

Yes. Having previously earned a GED, HSE, or certificate of completion does not necessarily prevent you from enrolling.

Eligible students may enroll at The Excel Center® to work toward earning an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma.

The Excel Center® Evansville Southeast is located at:

5001 Washington Ave.
Evansville, IN 47715

You can also contact The Excel Center® directly at (812) 474-2229.