Enrollment Procedures

1. Complete the online Enrollment Form and submit a copy of a driver’s license or state identification.
   (Please review eligibility requirements below.)
2. Read the Program Overview and complete the Program Overview Agreement Form.
3. All 17 and 18 year-olds must complete the Self-Attestation of School Withdrawal Form.
4. A staff member will call or email you with the next steps within 48 hours.
5. You will be required to schedule and complete an assessment.  (Assessments are given on campus in the Physical Sciences Building on Tuesdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m.
6. Attend two Academic Enrichment Sessions.  (See information in Academic Enrichment section.)
7. Classes begin once a month after the Academic Enrichment Sessions.

Two forms of identification are required: 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.

Academic Enrichment Sessions

After completing enrollment paperwork and the assessment, new students are required to attend two sessions before starting classes.  A student must either attend both morning sessions or both night sessions.

Spring 2021 dates

• Feb. 17 and 18
• March 24 and 25
• April 14 and 15
• May 12 and 13
• June 9 and 10

Morning

Academic Enrichment Session – Morning 10-11 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting

Night

Academic Enrichment Session – Evening 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting

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 – Spring 2021

Texarkana

High School Equivalency (GED) In-person Classes

High School Equivalency (GED) Virtual Classes

English as a Second Language (ESL) In-person Classes

English as a Second Language (ESL) Virtual Classes

Basic Skills (BS) In-person Class

Basic Skills (BS) Virtual Class

Other Sites

Testing and Transcripts

GED Testing Center

Funding is available to pay for GED exams for program participants who qualify.  A participant must be enrolled in the program, meet attendance requirements, be 21 years or older, a Texas resident with a government ID, and score ready on the GED Ready exam.

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/