NIACC Offers High School Equivalency Classes in Hampton

New session of HSE classes to start later this month

Mar. 10, 2026 at 6:37pm

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North Iowa Area Community College will be offering a new session of High School Equivalency (HSE) classes in Hampton, Iowa starting later this month. The classes will help adults prepare to earn their HSE diploma by building skills in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.

Why it matters

The HSE program provides an important educational opportunity for adults in the Hampton area who did not complete high school, allowing them to earn an equivalency credential and open up new career and educational possibilities.

The details

The HSE classes in Hampton will be held at Center One on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Orientation and intake for the March session will start on March 16, and students must complete orientation and required testing before beginning classes. NIACC also offers additional HSE classes in Mason City, Charles City, and Forest City.

  • Orientation and intake for the March session will start on March 16, 2026.
  • HSE classes in Hampton will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m.

The players

North Iowa Area Community College

A community college serving north central Iowa, offering associate's degrees, career and technical education, and adult education programs.

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What’s next

Adults interested in enrolling in the HSE classes in Hampton should contact NIACC Adult Education and Literacy at 641-422-4278 to register.

The takeaway

The new HSE classes in Hampton provide an important educational opportunity for adults in the area who did not complete high school, helping them gain the skills and credential needed to pursue new career and educational paths.