Alamo Adult Education Program FAQ's

• 18 years or older when applying for the program
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Have a valid photo ID
• Have not earned an associate's degree or higher
• Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
• Committed to completing the program

All training offered through Alamo Colleges Adult Education is at no cost to eligible participants. 

Alamo Colleges Adult Education offers classes remotely and in person. Locations for in-person classes are: 

• Eastside Education and Training Center (EETC) 
• Southside Education and Training Center (SETC) 
• Westside Community Center (WCC) in New Braunfels
• Westside Education and Training Center (WETC) 
• Workforce Center of Excellence (WCOE) 

Sign up and attend a SMART Choice Orientation where you will receive information about your program and ... 

• Complete an online application (30-45 minutes) 
• Complete a CASAS assessment (2 – 3 hours) 
• Meet with a Career Navigator to register for your class or training. 

Students who are at least 18 years old and have not earned a high school diploma from a school in the U.S. or another country may take HSE courses. Students under age 19 must submit additional approvals.

No, you don’t have to take HSE classes to take one of the four state-approved tests to earn a high school equivalency certificate. Contact GED.com to schedule your test. Even if you think you are prepared for your HSE test, you should consider taking HSE classes for access to study aids, free testing vouchers, dedicated advisors, and more.

If you have passed parts of the GED® test before January 2014, your scores are no longer valid, and you will need to take the revised test. Also, if you passed portions of the GED®, your scores may not be high enough to achieve the required total passing score. Taking classes for all test subjects can help you raise your overall test score.

This should be addressed on a case-by-case basis, please contact our Adult Education office.

HSE classes cover all subject areas and are matched to students’ reading level. Teaching methods include lectures, small group discussions, and self-directed study.

To complete the GED varies from one student to the next depending on where they are starting from academically, and how much time you are able to commit to your studies. Students have completed their GED in as little as a month, and sometimes to six years. The amount of time is up to you.

If your HSE certificate was issued in Texas, contact the Texas Education Agency to obtain a duplicate.

The Adult Education office can help you find the class that is best for you. If you are a lower-level English speaker, beginning in ESL classes might be best. ACC offers a Spanish HSE class, as well as a transition class for higher-level ESL students who want to get their HSE credential.

This is best addressed on a case-by-case basis. Lower-level English speakers might want to start in ESL classes. HSE classes do not focus on many of the skills ESL students need to learn. Often students who start with ESL classes progress through the levels faster than students who started in an HSE class.

• 18 years or older when applying for the program
• Have a valid photo ID
• Have not earned an associate degree or higher
• Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
• Committed to completing the program

We require students to have a High School Diploma or GED for Career certifications

• Clinical Medical Assistant  
• Medical Front Office  
• IT Fundamentals and A+ 
• Bookkeeping (QuickBooks and Notary Certification included) 

Yes, you do need immunization records to enroll in a Medical Assisting class. Shot records can be obtained through the City of San Antonio (for San Antonio residents) 

Required Immunizations are: 

• Varicella 1st Dose and 2nd Dose 
• Hepatitis B 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dose 
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 
• Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results within 1 year 

Academic Support (Lab) is aligned to the specific training based on the student’s education and skill level. This class includes reading, writing, English language arts, math, financial literacy, digital literacy such as Microsoft Office, and English as a Second Language as needed to help students prepare for college or a career. This class is scheduled as a separate class.

All trainings offered through Alamo Colleges Adult Education is at no cost to eligible participants

Textbooks and supplies are included.

You must complete the required initial and ongoing academic assessments – these help us to, together, develop your individualized success plan, identify your educational gains, and celebrate your academic gains.

The Career Pathways Training offered through Alamo Colleges Adult Education ends with an industry-recognized certification.

Career EASE: Career Exploration and Skills E Career EASE is the second step (transition) to being successful in a technical training program. It is designed for students to review parts of Smart Choice, a requirement prior to this course, and realize the expectations and skills needed to complete college courses. This course allows students to explore the basic skills needed by contextualizing instruction to the technical area in which they intend to get a certification. In the Alamo Adult Education program of study, this course is the second part of the students’ preparatory phase of their technical training program.