in Hidalgo County

ADULT EDUCATION RESOURCES

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LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY

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GED, CITIZENSHIP preparation

WEBSITE www.mcallenlibrary.net/research/resources In addition to books, McAllen Public Library gives users free access to a website with resources to prepare for the GED and the U.S. Citizenship Test. The Learning Express Library website offers practice tests, exercises, and information on the GED, citizenship test, and more. To get started: • Visit the website above. • Click on the “LearningExpressLibrary” image to

enter “LearningExpressLibrary.” • Register as a new user.

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WEBSITE www.avancergv.org Avance is a private, non-profit organization that serves low-income families. CLASSES ESL registration and enrollment are free. Call for more information. LOCATION 1205 Galveston, 2nd floor McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 618-1642

AVANCE

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ENGLISH

WEBSITE www.bit.ly/utpahep The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) assists migrant workers, persons working in agriculturally-related activities, and their eligible family members earn a GED. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To enroll a student must:

• Be at least 17 yrs of age (16 years with court order)

• Score an eighth grade-level or above on the HEP entrance exam

• Submit two forms of official identification (i.e., social security card, driver‘s license, etc.)

• Have spent or have a parent, spouse, or close family relative who has spent a minimum of 75 days during the past 24 months conducting migrant farm work, seasonal farm work, or other applicable agricultural activity

• Applicant should also demonstrate a willingness to study in preparation for passing the GED exam.

LOCATION 1201 West University Drive Emilia Hall 2.207 Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 665-2521

WEBSITE www.esc1.net Region One ESC offers the Adult Education Program, an opportunity for adults 18 years and older to prepare for their GED test or learn to speak English for free. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To enroll a student must: • Be 18 yrs of age or older (17 year olds must have

a school withdrawal letter and parental consent, and 16 year olds must have a court order, school withdrawal letter, and parental consent)

• Make a commitment to attend classes regularly • Be dedicated, responsible, and focused ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS McAllen Adult Learning Center 4305 N. McColl McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 984-6274 Pharr Adult Learning Center 1100 E. Highway 83 Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 782-2185 Starr County Adult Learning Center (STC Campus) Building C, North Academic Building 142 FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 488-9150

REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER

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GED

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UTPA HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM

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GED

WEBSITE www.salvationarmyusa.org

The Salvation Army actively seeks to enrich the lives of people through their work.

CLASSES English classes are free for students. Student must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, living or working in Hidalgo County, and 18 years of age or older. Call for more information. ***There is a registration fee. LOCATION 1600 N. 23rd St. McAllen, TX 78501

SALVATION ARMY

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WEBSITE pharrliteracyproject.org The Pharr Literacy Project aims to enhance the quality of life for local residents through education. CLASSES Though the Literacy Project offers GED and English classes for free, students must buy their own books. Classes are offered through the quarter system, 4 quarters per year, 10 weeks per quarter (except summer quarter, which is 6 weeks). They accept a small group of students per class and will place stu-dents on a waiting list. Call for more information.

LOCATION 205 Quentin Newcombe Jr. Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 783-7746

PHARR LITERACY PROJECT

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GED

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