Adult Education & Literacy
Programs
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Texas Opportunity High School Diploma Student
GED & High School Equivalency Courses
Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP)
Career Pathways / Integrated Education and Training (IET)
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 to help make their dreams possible and affordable.
Our grants help students build college and career readiness through language, academic, and workforce training. Funded by the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Texas Workforce Commission, these grants, unlike loans, do not need to be repaid and are awarded based on financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status.
The following is a list of the free courses we offer through our grants:
- English as a Second Language (ESL) and Civics
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) for students scoring below a secondary level on academic placement tests.
- Adult Secondary Education (ASE) for students scoring at a secondary level on academic placement tests. This class includes but is not limited to preparation for a high school equivalency (HSE) test.
- Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) for students who completed a Bachelor's Degree or higher in another country wanting to learn more about educational and employment systems in the United States.
- 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.
- Maximum class limit is 25 students in each section.
Pre-requirements and information:
- Registration and Pre-testing are required before any instruction begins to determine program eligibility.
- A valid, current, government-issued photo ID is required for all participants at registration.
- Waiting lists will be maintained for students if maximum occupancy is reached in any given program.
- Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. At this time most registration is done remotely, however, some testing may need to be conducted in person.
- *Students 18 and over are eligible for the program. Students over the age of 16 may be considered for entry into the program if they meet certain criteria.
- Day and evening classes are currently offered remotely.
For additional grant information, email:
The following is a list of the free courses we offer through our grants:
- English as a Second Language (ESL) and Civics
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) for students scoring below a secondary level on academic placement tests.
- Adult Secondary Education (ASE) for students scoring at a secondary level on academic placement tests. This class includes but is not limited to preparation for a high school equivalency (HSE) test.
- Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) for students who completed a Bachelor's Degree or higher in another country wanting to learn more about educational and employment systems in the United States.
- 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.
- Maximum class limit is 25 students in each section.
Pre-requirements and information:
- Registration and Pre-testing are required before any instruction begins to determine program eligibility.
- A valid, current, government-issued photo ID is required for all participants at registration.
- Waiting lists will be maintained for students if maximum occupancy is reached in any given program.
- Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. At this time most registration is done remotely, however, some testing may need to be conducted in person.
- *Students 18 and over are eligible for the program. Students over the age of 16 may be considered for entry into the program if they meet certain criteria.
- Day and evening classes are currently offered remotely.
For additional grant information, email:
know before you go
- All students must present a government-issued, valid picture ID (Driver’s license, Passport, State ID).
- Be 19 years of age or older.
- If you are 18, you may be accepted with an official withdraw from public school OR completion information and consent from parent.
- If you are 17, you may be accepted with official withdraw from public school and consent from parent.
- If you are 16, you may be accepted with court order.
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.
