Labette Community College was founded as Parsons Junior College in 1923 on the top floor of the old high school building. The 1925 graduating class had 23 members. Their course of study was conducted entirely at the old high school. In 1978, the College was renamed Labette Community College.

The College has evolved from a city college primarily serving those students who wished to transfer to a four-year institution to a comprehensive community college offering transfer degrees, professional/technical degrees and certificates, continuing education, customized training for business and industry, lifelong learning opportunities, and a variety of programs and services for Southeast Kansas and the four-state region. There’s never a reason to feel alone in studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specifically, the university has a Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Internships and Liberal Arts/Career Combination.

Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Athletics, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If students are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Leadership.