Enrollment Procedures

To enroll, a student must:

1. Attend a required orientation/assessment session (offered twice monthly).
2. Register for orientation online or by calling the office.
3. Bring the following items to orientation:

• Two forms of identification: Texas driver’s license/ID card and Social Security card

Eligibility Requirements:

TxCHSE and ESL Students

• Cannot be enrolled in high school
• 16-year old must have a court order and a parent/guardian signature
• 17 & 18-year-old must have an official withdrawal from last school attended and a parent/guardian signature

Basic Skills Students

• College Student TSIA Testing at levels 1-4
• TABE below 12^th grade skills level
• TEAS V Overall below 60%, Reading below 69%, Science below 45%

IET Students

• Be enrolled in program and attending regularly
• Pass two or four/five TxCHSE exams OR complete TxCHSE

Program Cost:
Students do not pay for the classroom instruction.
Students are required to pay for practice tests and official high school equivalency exams.

Length of Program:
A student’s skill level, motivation, and time commitment determine the program length.

Resources

• Burlington English
• Crash Course
• GED Testing Services
• High School Equivalency Tests
• Khan Academy
• PBS Evolution Library
• PLATO Course
• StudentNest
• TASC Test Assessing Secondary Completion
• Texarkana College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
• Texas A&M University Directory of Literacy Providers
• Texas Workforce Commission Adult Education & Literacy Teachers & Providers

Sites and Class Meeting Schedule

Cass County, Atlanta, Queen City

Texarkana

Testing and Transcripts

GED Testing Center

The GED tests are offered year-round. To register and schedule a test date, go to www.ged.com. and setup your MyGED account.  The website gives you access to study guides, test scores, test tips, testing center locations, test day schedules, and more.

Candidates must be eighteen years of age and hold a valid Texas photo ID such as a driver’s license, which is required before testing.  Other acceptable IDs include a military ID, a passport, or any other government issued ID (Texas residency must be proven). Candidates younger than eighteen years of age will require special approval from the State of Texas before they can schedule any tests. Details for the process are included on the website.

GED Testing Information

The GED test is administered by computer only.  There are four areas tested: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science.  The fee for each test is $36.25, which can be paid by-the-test if preferred.  The total cost for all tests is $145.  Costs for retake tests will vary.  All payments must be made directly to the GED Testing Service at www.ged.com or (877) 392 6433 by credit or debit card only. Payment will not be made to Adult Education and Literacy.

Students needing special accommodations for testing must get approval directly from the GED Testing Service at www.ged.com or (877) 392 6433.

GED Transcripts

Grades and transcripts can be requested at www.ged.com once tests have been completed and passed.

GED Testing Service (National) – https://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/home

The Texas Certificate/Transcript Search is used to obtain a free verification letter or a printable PDF containing the Certificate of High School Equivalency and test scores for $5.00. The printable PDF will include a diploma-style certificate suitable for framing and a transcript with test dates and scores. Purchases can be made by credit card or check (automated clearing house). The certificates and verifications must be printed during this transaction.

https://tea4avtuna.tea.state.tx.us/Tea.TxChse.Web/Forms/CertificateSearch.aspx

HiSet Testing

Full details at https://www.texarkanacollege.edu/academics/testing-center/hiset-testing/