Adult Basic Education

The Adult Basic Education Department offers GED (General Educational Development) classes designed to help students pass all five sections of the GED Test. The test includes: reading, writing, social studies, science, and math. Both day and evening classes are offered at the Alvin and the Pearland campuses during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Students under the age of 18 must meet certain criteria. Seventeen year old students must have proof of withdrawal from high school and written permission to enroll from a parent or guardian. Sixteen year old students are accepted only when they are court ordered to attend a GED class.

Scholarships are available, for qualifying students, to pay the tuition, book fees, and testing fees. Applications are available at the Business Office at the Pearland Center.

Upon completion of the class, students may take the GED test at Alvin Community College. For information about testing dates, times, and fees, contact the Academic Advising office at 281.756.3531.

A graduation ceremony is held annually to honor the students who pass the GED test during the previous year. Students wear graduation caps and gowns and receive a decorative certificate from the program coordinator. Families and friends of the graduates are encouraged to attend the celebration.

Registration

Students may register in person during the registration session held one evening each semester in the library at the Alvin campus. Registration dates and times are available by calling 281.756.3554, or by looking in the Continuing Education schedule.

Students may also register by phone or fax if they miss the registration session.

Contact Information

Adult Basic Education
Building A, 2nd floor (inside library)
Susie Bradshaw, Program Coordinator
Phone: 281.756.3553
Email: sbradshaw@alvincollege.edu

Barbara Lambeth, Program Assistant
Phone: 281.756.3554
Email: blambeth@alvincollege.edu