Academic success among adult learners is a significant concern across all of New York's boroughs, with the Bronx being particularly affected. This study aimed to examine the barriers to academic success among adult learners in the Bronx. The research utilized secondary data obtained from a previous assessment conducted at an adult learning program (PY 2021-2022). Questionnaires (239) were reviewed and analyzed, with personal information redacted by the school's records department to ensure confidentiality. The questionnaires focused on demographic variables, test results, educational attainment (such as GED and trade certification), and barriers categorized as dispositional, institutional, or situational (independent variables) using John Liptak's BESI questionnaire as a measurement tool. These results were correlated with demographic variables, including race, gender, and age (covariates), as well as the dependent variables of GED and trade certification. Quantitative methodology includes as mean scores testing, bivariate analysis, and logistic multiple regression through SPSS software. The findings of this study implied that dispositional barriers had the most significant relationship with faced by adult learners and their GED and certification in the Bronx especially pertaining to race, gender, and age. Situational barriers were less significant pertaining to their certification. Implications of the study include Bronx adult learners with dispositional barriers are less confident in their abilities to succeed. Lack of employer support, time constraints, work commitments, familial duties, and financial constraints are barriers faced by adult learners. Recommendations include flexible program schedules, flexible tuition policies, partnering with local companies, and increase of awareness in adults about their barriers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]