Eligibility

A student is defined as anyone who is enrolled in Adult Education classes at Manhattan Tech or anyone who is involved in a testing session at the ALC. Individuals who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to enroll in adult education programs or testing at the ALC. (Minors are accepted by individual case. See requirements below for 16 & 17 year old students.) Due to state laws we can not serve students currently enrolled in High School or other secondary school.

GED Eligibility

Requires one of the following conditions; Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) oversight:

• Does not have a high school diploma; and has not passed all four modules of the GED® Exam
• Does not have basic, reading, writing, or math skills as determined by scores on the TABE tests

Underage students (16 & 17 year olds) must present documentation at the time of enrollment to show they are not truant and/or currently enrolled in high school. Any one of the following may be used as documentation:

• A Disclaimer form and an Exemption form from the local high school showing the student has been legally withdrawn from high school
• A court order exempting the student from attending school
• Proof of enrollment in a board-approved alternative educational program
• Proof of legal emancipation
• Proof of marriage 

ESL Eligibility

The Manhattan Adult Learning Center is required by the State of Kansas and Federal (AEFLA) guidelines to give priority to new students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The ESL program is intended for those individuals who do not have adequate proficiency in the English language to function as a citizen, employee in the Manhattan community, or the ability to communicate effectively with a child’s teacher.

Individuals who ARE eligible for ESL classes under the AEFLA grant must meet ALL of the following guidelines: be 16 years of age and over; does not have basic listening, reading, writing and/or mathematics skills as determined by scores on the TABE tests; has Visa status compliance (one of the following):

• Citizens of the United States (and their dependents) who do not speak English as their first language
• Refugees and Residents with applicable green card
• Immigrant Visa holder

Recreational Students:
Students enrolling in programs and services who do not qualify under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grant are considered recreational students. Any student who self identifies as a Non-immigrant Visa Holder is considered a Recreational Student (See below for Non-immigrant Visa Status). Recreational students may apply for enrollment. The fee for Recreational Students is $300 per session, as class space permits. Orientations for Recreational Students occur starting in August 2019 if seating is available.