Adult Education & Literacy (AEL)
AEL Programs and Classes
Financial Aid is available for our AEL classes. These classes include:
Workplace English (English as a Second Language - ESL)
Workplace English (ESL) classes help students develop practical English skills. These skills are useful for daily conversations and in professional environments. These classes help learners get ready for the workplace, college, and career growth. They focus on improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills needed for jobs.
Texas Opportunity High School Diploma Student
Earn your high school diploma while completing a college technical program. Build confidence, expand career options, and create a better future for yourself and your family.
GED & High School Equivalency Courses
San Jac is a great place to prepare for the GED and other high school equivalency exams. Through the Adult Education and Literacy program, you can achieve your high school equivalency at no cost. You may also have your first GED testing attempt covered. To qualify for a GED testing voucher, you must be 21 years of age or older, approved by their instructor, and reside in Texas.
Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP)
Contact us if you completed a degree in another country and want to learn more about education and employment systems in the U.S.
Contact:
adulteducation@sjcd.edu
281-478-2734
Career Pathways / Integrated Education and Training (IET)
To assist students in developing and improving soft skills, academic skills, and/or language skills while participating in workforce training. We are currently offering the following pathways:
- Applied Trades
- Business
- Health Occupations
- IT
For more information:
adulteducation@sjcd.edu
281-478-2734
Adult Education & Literacy Grants
We encourage students of all ages and backgrounds to apply for financial aid and grants.
This financial aid is a grant, not a loan, and does not need to be repaid. Awards are based on financial need and support students enrolled in Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs. AEL courses help adults strengthen foundational skills, earn a high school diploma or GED, and prepare for careers such as an electrocardiogram technician (EKG), medical office professional (MOP), patient care technician (PCT), and other high-demand fields.
The following is a list of the free courses we offer through our grants:
- Workplace English (English as a Second Language - ESL)
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) / Adult Secondary Education (ASE) are GED Prep Courses providing instruction based on academic placement test scores. These courses prepare learners for the high school equivalency (HSE) test, such as the GED, by teaching essential skills in math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) is a course for English Language Learners (ELLs) or others who have already completed a Bachelor's degree or professional credential from another country, and want to learn about getting a job or more education in the United States.
- Career Pathways / Integrated Education and Training (IET) are job training classes in electrocardiogram (EKG) technician, medical office professional (MOP), patient care technician (PCT) and many other jobs. These IET job training classes teach essential academic skills while preparing students for success in the workforce.
Daytime, evening and online classes are offered. For additional grant information, email:
The following is a list of the free courses we offer through our grants:
- Workplace English (English as a Second Language - ESL)
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) / Adult Secondary Education (ASE) are GED Prep Courses providing instruction based on academic placement test scores. These courses prepare learners for the high school equivalency (HSE) test, such as the GED, by teaching essential skills in math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) is a course for English Language Learners (ELLs) or others who have already completed a Bachelor's degree or professional credential from another country, and want to learn about getting a job or more education in the United States.
- Career Pathways / Integrated Education and Training (IET) are job training classes in electrocardiogram (EKG) technician, medical office professional (MOP), patient care technician (PCT) and many other jobs. These IET job training classes teach essential academic skills while preparing students for success in the workforce.
Daytime, evening and online classes are offered. For additional grant information, email:
Pre-requirements and information:
- Registration and pre-testing are required before any instruction begins to determine program eligibility.
- Be at least 19 years old to register for class.
- If you are 17 or 18, you must be officially withdrawn from public school and have parental consent.
- If you are 16, you must submit a court order requiring GED enrollment and have parental consent.
Acceptable Documentation:
- A valid, unexpired, current government-issued photo ID is required for all participants at registration (cannot be a limited term driver's license or ID)
Preferred documentation: REAL State Identification Card or REAL Driver's License (Texas or other state)
Other acceptable forms of documentation:
- U.S. Citizen - U.S. birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate
- U.S. National (Born in U.S. territories, e.g., American Samoa) - Passport, birth certificate
- Lawful Permanent Resident - Green Card (Form I-551)
- Refugee - I-94 with code "RE", USCIS approval notice
- Asylee - I-94 with code "AS", asylum grant letter
- Parolee (1+ year) - I-94 marked "Parole" valid ≥ 1 year
- Cuban or Haitian Entrant - I-94 or USCIS notice
- VAWA Self-Petitioner - USCIS letter of approval or prima facie determination.
know before you go
All students must present a government-issued, unexpired, valid picture ID, such as a state driver’s license, REAL ID, U.S. passport, or state ID.
Adult education and literacy services are provided with support from the Gulf Coast
Workforce Board to help individuals find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. San
Jacinto College District supports, and the Board is committed to, providing a learning
and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect
free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation,
or veteran status.
