adult general education

Adult Education Enrollment Eligibility

In accordance with Florida Rule 6A-6.014, F.A.C., individuals enrolling in Adult General Education programs at Tom P. Haney Technical College must meet applicable state eligibility requirements.

Applicants must generally:

  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Have legally withdrawn from K-12 enrollment, when applicable; and
  • Be a United States citizen or lawfully present in the United States.

Tom P. Haney Technical College is required to verify citizenship or lawful presence before enrollment in covered Adult General Education programs. Verification requirements are applied consistently to all applicants and in a nondiscriminatory manner.

Applicants should be prepared to provide appropriate documentation during the registration process.

For questions about eligibility or acceptable documentation, please contact Tom P. Haney Technical College at (850) 767-5500.

Please refer to the full Adult General Education Enrollment Eligibility and Citizenship/Lawful Presence Verification Policy for more details. 

Adult Education Programs

Academic Skills Building (ASB)

The purpose of the ASB program is to prepare students for academic, technical and personal success. The program is designed for students who have tested at the equivalent of 9th grade and above but lack the required level of basic skills for completion of the CTE program. The ASB program is an individualized performance-based program. The ASB program is non-graded and is an open entry/open exit, individualized performance-based program. Placement into the program is based on the Basic Skills Exam and an individual needs assessment.

Adult Basic Education

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program prepares students to enroll in General Educational Development (GED) preparation. ABE includes courses designed to improve the employability of the State’s workforce through instruction in language, mathematics, reading and workforce readiness skills. ABE involves non-credit courses designed to develop basic skills necessary for successful employment and citizenship. This is an open entry/open exit program of study.

GED Prep Course

To learn more about GED Testing, GED Ready Testing and to set up a GED account, visit GED.com
The purpose of the GED Comprehensive Program is to prepare students to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Official GED Tests and be awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma and also be simultaneously earning credentials in a CTE approved program. The program prepares students in four content-area assessments: Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science and Social Studies.

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