Military Students

Here to Serve Your Educational Goals

Whether you’re enhancing your role in the military or transitioning to a civilian career, you’ll find affordable, in-demand education that can help with your goals. As a military-friendly college, we are honored to support you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Explore Popular Programs

• Business Administration with concentrations in Hospitality, Paralegal Studies, and more.
• Information Systems, including Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Networking, and Software.
• Industrial Electrical
• Process Technology

Why SOWELA?

SOWELA offers education designed for military members like you.

• 30+ degrees, including business, nursing and allied health, and chemical laboratory programs.
• Prior learning credit available for military experience.
• Transferable courses and degrees thanks to agreements with four-year universities.
• Low-cost tuition with a $2,132/semester price tag.*
• Veteran education benefits and scholarships available for those who qualify.
• Online degree options that fit your schedule, including Business Administration, Criminal Justice, and Culinary Arts.

Our Campus Locations

SOWELA operates four convenient locations in Louisiana, including Lake Charles (Main Campus), Jennings, Leesville, and Oakdale.

Have Questions? We're Here to Help!

Contact SOWELA’s One Stop Enrollment Office at onestop@sowela.edu or call (337) 421-6550.

*Fees vary by program. The cost listed is based on 12 credit hours on campus and does not include books or supplies.