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How to Register for. GED ( General Education Development ) and Basic Workplace (Skill Enhancement) Courses. 1. Review Information BASIC SKILLS/GED. Review the entire presentation (Instructions for filling out Financial Aide (FAFSA) and TPEG are at the end).
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How to Register for GED (General Education Development) and Basic Workplace (Skill Enhancement) Courses
1. ReviewInformation BASIC SKILLS/GED • Review the entire presentation (Instructions for filling out Financial Aide (FAFSA) and TPEG are at the end). • Review course eligibility for enrollment requirements for Basic Workplace or GED courses. • Review course schedule for course availability (dates, times, location, tuition, etc.) • Identify the course that best fits your schedule and career goals
FAFSA application completed. Required to determine Financial Aid eligibilityfor Basic Skills Courses only. • Photo ID (Drivers License, Texas I.D.) • Payment due in full at time of registration - (cash, check, money order or credit card) • TABE assessment completed- (obtainreferral form from Continuing Education Registration Team) – TABE test is not available in Spanish. • Test scores must meet the following requirements to be eligible for registration. • GED Refresher and GED Math Advanced must score on 9th – 12th grade level • GED Core Basics must score on 6th - 8th grade level • Review your Scores with the CE/West Campus Advisor or GED Coordinator before registering. • Register in Person (See slide number 7) • Register by Telephone (See slide number 7) 2. Check ListBefore you Register, Make Sure you have completed (Checked-off) all of the following
3. 1st day of Class Be Prepared • Copy of your fee receipt. • ID Badge – Bring your fee receipt to the Office of Student Life • Downtown Campus - Room B270 (2nd Floor) • Bill J. Priest – Room 213 (2nd Floor) • West Campus – Student Service Desk (1st Floor Lobby) • GED Course Book (Kaplan GED Big Book 2014– (ISBN 9781607145905.) GED Course Book in Spanish will be announced in class. • Must be purchased from the El Centro College Bookstore prior to class • 2014 GED Calculator - TI-30XS
FAFSA – Financial Aide Directions This application must be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Create a FAFSA Pin Number – www.pin.ed.gov You will need the following items to apply (if applicable): • 2013 Income Tax Returns and W2 Form or IRS Income Tax Transcript • 2013 Non-Filers Letter from IRS if you didn’t file Income Tax • 2013 Dallas Housing Authority Award Letter • 2013 Social Security Yearly Statement • 2013 Food Stamp Award Letter • 2013 Child Support Award Letter • 2013 TANF Award Letter • A valid photo identification card • A valid e-mail address • A valid e-Connect account El Centro College School Code: 004453
(TPEG) Application Texas Public Education Grants -DirectionsOnce FAFSA is completed online: • Submit a Texas Public Education Grants (TPEG) application to the financial aid advisor at the Bill J. Priest Institute or CE Advisor or GED Coordinator to determine your eligibility • Check your email and e-Connect account periodically for your award notice or denial status • If approved, accept your TPEG – Financial Aid Award Letter via e-Connect • Bring your award letter to the Continuing Education Office or the GED Coordinator to register for the course • Show up for 1st Day of Class
Thank You for viewing this entire presentation If you have questions regarding the presentation, please contact the following: CE Registration: 214 860-2226 CE Academic Advisor: 214 860 2262 In Person: Downtown Campus – Room A260 (2nd Floor) Bill J. Priest Institute – Room 1113 (1st Floor) West Campus – Advising (1st Floor) GED Coordinator: 214 860-5740