{"id":3635,"date":"2022-06-23T10:54:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T17:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/?page_id=3635"},"modified":"2026-07-02T08:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:03:21","slug":"abe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/abe\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Basic Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABE, GED, and High School Plus (HS+)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adult Basic Education (ABE)<\/strong> classes help you build the reading, writing, and math skills you need to take the next step toward college or a better job. Start where you are and grow with supportive instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GED\u00ae Test Preparation<\/strong> classes give you the tools, practice, and confidence to pass all four GED\u00ae tests and reach your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High School Plus (HS+)<\/strong> helps students age 16 and older earn a Washington State high school diploma. Use your past high school credits, work and life experience, and job training\u2014along with our classes\u2014to finish your diploma and move forward with confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/ABE-GED-HS-Plus-Testimonials-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Student Testimonials image - &quot;What our student say about ABE\/GED\/HS+&quot; Quote 1: &quot;...I chose to join this program because I was seeking the ability to learn the fundamentals of becoming a good student and gain the skills needed for college level courses.&quot; Quote 2: &quot;...the High School Plus program offered ways of completing my diploma that weren't typical classes and helped get me where I wanted to be quickly!&quot; Quote 3: &quot;...I would highly recommend this program to everybody...because Bellevue Community College ABE and High School Plus Program was designed to develop successful students.&quot; Quote 4: &quot;...the teachers and the staff are so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I am so happy I chose Bellevue over other choices I had.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-7185 img-fluid \" style=\"width:652px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/ABE-GED-HS-Plus-Testimonials-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/ABE-GED-HS-Plus-Testimonials-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/ABE-GED-HS-Plus-Testimonials-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/ABE-GED-HS-Plus-Testimonials.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Start-Now-2-1024x335.png\" alt=\"Blue icon &quot;Start Now - it's as easy as 1-2-3&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-7134 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Start-Now-2-1024x335.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Start-Now-2-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Start-Now-2-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Start-Now-2.png 1294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-Icon-Navy.png\" alt=\"Round blue icon with the phrase &quot;Step One&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-7102 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-Icon-Navy.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-Icon-Navy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-Icon-Navy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-Icon-Navy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-Icon-Navy-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-Icon-Navy-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-Icon-Navy-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-8\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Step 1: Set up an account and complete a Bellevue College application<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please complete a Bellevue College application if you are a new student at Bellevue College.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>If you have been away for 2 or more years<\/em>, you must submit a new application and select the new program and degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-bc-red-color\">*<em>Returning ABE\/GED\/HS+ and ELA students (these are students who have taken ABE\/GED\/HS+\/ELA classes <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">AT<\/span> BC in the last 2 years), <\/em>please skip to Step 2.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block  \" href=\"https:\/\/apply.ctc.edu\/user\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Click here for the Bellevue College application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">How to Complete the Application<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you fill out the application, choose the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>College:<\/strong> Bellevue College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">I will be enrolling as a: <\/mark><\/strong>First Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program:<\/strong> Transitional Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Term:<\/strong> Fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Degree or Certificate &#8211; <\/strong>Choose <strong>one<\/strong> option based on your program:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reading\/Writing\/Math Skills<\/strong> \u2014 for the <strong>ABE program<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High School Diploma<\/strong> \u2014 for the <strong>High School Plus (HS+) program<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High School Equivalency\/GED<\/strong> \u2014 for the <strong>GED Test Preparation program<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After you make your selections, click <strong>Apply<\/strong>, then continue to complete the application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>What Happens After You Apply?<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive a <strong>confirmation email<\/strong> with your <strong>application number<\/strong>.<br><em>This is not your ctcLink Student ID.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\u20135 days later<\/strong>, you will receive another email with your <strong>ctcLink Student ID number<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help is available in room R130 with the application when needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step2-Icon-Navy-300x300.png\" alt=\"Round blue icon with a bold, white number 2 and the phrase &quot;Step Two&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-7108 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step2-Icon-Navy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step2-Icon-Navy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step2-Icon-Navy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step2-Icon-Navy-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step2-Icon-Navy-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step2-Icon-Navy-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step2-Icon-Navy.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-8\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Submit an ABE\/GED\/HS+ Intake Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After you receive a ctcLink ID number submit an ABE\/GED\/HS+ Intake Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Intake Form is:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Available NOW for Fall Quarter 2026<\/strong> &#8211; begins September 22, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">NOT<\/span><\/strong><\/em> for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/esl\">English Language (ELA or ESL) classes<\/a>. The ELA program is not the same as the ABE program and you likely won&#8217;t get into classes if you fill out this form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are <a href=\"#under-nineteen-release\"><strong>under the age of 19<\/strong>, we must have a school district release on file<\/a> for you <strong>before<\/strong> you can register for any classes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block  \" href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/abe-ged-hs-intake\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">ABE\/GED\/HS+ Intake Form<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have a <strong>ctcLink Student ID<\/strong> and an <strong>email address you check regularly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our programs fill up quickly, so please complete your forms <strong>as soon as possible<\/strong>. Do not wait until the last minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are HS+ or may be interested in HS+, please <strong>send<\/strong> <strong>copies<\/strong> of your <strong>high school or other college transcripts<\/strong> to: <a href=\"mailto:highschoolplus@bellevuecollege.edu\">highschoolplus@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a>. DO NOT SEND THEM ELECTRONICALLY TO BELLEVUE COLLEGE &#8211; WE WILL NOT RECEIVE THEM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"7114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step3-Icon-Navy-300x300.png\" alt=\"Round blue icon with the phrase &quot;Step Three&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-7114 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step3-Icon-Navy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step3-Icon-Navy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step3-Icon-Navy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step3-Icon-Navy-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step3-Icon-Navy-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step3-Icon-Navy-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step3-Icon-Navy.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-8\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Check your email often<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After we receive your <strong>Intake Form<\/strong>, we will email you with your next steps. You should receive this email within 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read the email carefully and complete any required steps as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you need to register for an <strong>Orientation<\/strong>, the registration instructions will be included in the email. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must register <strong>right away<\/strong>, or your spot may be given to another student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may receive <strong>additional emails<\/strong> with more steps to complete, depending on the program you are signing up for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please follow these instructions <strong>right away<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some cases, we <strong>cannot register you for classes<\/strong> if we do not receive the information or documents we requested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_d86f784e-20de-4296-ab54-241c2f1524c5\"><h2 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_d86f784e-20de-4296-ab54-241c2f1524c5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_d86f784e-20de-4296-ab54-241c2f1524c5\">Class Information<\/button><\/h2><\/div><div id=\"collapse_d86f784e-20de-4296-ab54-241c2f1524c5\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_d86f784e-20de-4296-ab54-241c2f1524c5\" data-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>The ABE program offers day and evening courses. &nbsp;The English and math courses begin at elementary levels and provide rigorous academic instruction for GED<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;preparation, college preparation, and employment.&nbsp;Sustained progress is required for continued enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_4e5bf1b9-9801-43e0-9dc8-140eabf7d177\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_4e5bf1b9-9801-43e0-9dc8-140eabf7d177\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_4e5bf1b9-9801-43e0-9dc8-140eabf7d177\">Math<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_4e5bf1b9-9801-43e0-9dc8-140eabf7d177\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_4e5bf1b9-9801-43e0-9dc8-140eabf7d177\" data-parent=\"#accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>ABE math classes help students learn math operations and use math in real situations. In the five different levels, they develop skills to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, fractions, and percents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve basic and intermediate algebra and geometry problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read and analyze data, charts, and graphs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_7a9b4231-ab09-4628-8906-4697ec2d2e62\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_7a9b4231-ab09-4628-8906-4697ec2d2e62\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_7a9b4231-ab09-4628-8906-4697ec2d2e62\">English<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_7a9b4231-ab09-4628-8906-4697ec2d2e62\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_7a9b4231-ab09-4628-8906-4697ec2d2e62\" data-parent=\"#accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>ABE English classes help students improve their reading and writing skills. In the four different levels, they develop skills to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read articles, papers, short novels, maps, graphs, charts, and other types of writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write evidence-based, persuasive short and extended responses and essays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_a355939b-c51e-4f3d-a480-c1c2c19d9d9a\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_a355939b-c51e-4f3d-a480-c1c2c19d9d9a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_a355939b-c51e-4f3d-a480-c1c2c19d9d9a\">Content Courses<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_a355939b-c51e-4f3d-a480-c1c2c19d9d9a\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_a355939b-c51e-4f3d-a480-c1c2c19d9d9a\" data-parent=\"#accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>More information coming soon!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_7761fe90-ecf5-4e80-8105-83734b4dd4fa\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_7761fe90-ecf5-4e80-8105-83734b4dd4fa\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_7761fe90-ecf5-4e80-8105-83734b4dd4fa\">GED Test Preparation Courses <\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_7761fe90-ecf5-4e80-8105-83734b4dd4fa\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_7761fe90-ecf5-4e80-8105-83734b4dd4fa\" data-parent=\"#accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_c933d40b-6b2e-4929-a435-926d0d619873\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>GED\u00ae Test Preparation classes at Bellevue College are designed for students with well-developed reading skills to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review and prepare for the four GED\u00ae tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify readiness to take the GED\u00ae tests based on in-class practice tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop test-taking strategies and study skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ged.com\/about_test\/scheduling\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ged.com\/about_test\/scheduling\/\">GED\u00ae <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Test Scheduling<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.ged.com\/login\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/app.ged.com\/login\">myGED \u00ae Login<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\" id=\"under-nineteen-release\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_d7a46d66-b623-4f36-a490-6474cf478d61\"><h2 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_d7a46d66-b623-4f36-a490-6474cf478d61\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_d7a46d66-b623-4f36-a490-6474cf478d61\">Students age 16-18 &#8211; IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/button><\/h2><\/div><div id=\"collapse_d7a46d66-b623-4f36-a490-6474cf478d61\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_d7a46d66-b623-4f36-a490-6474cf478d61\" data-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Before you are allowed to register for classes in any of our programs (ABE, HS+, GED), we must have the one of the following forms completed and on file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/04\/HS-Approval-Form-Under-19.pdf\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Age 16-18 Permission to Attend &#8211; School District Release<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/11\/HS-Homeschool-Approval-Form-Under-19.pdf\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Age 16-18 Permission to Attend &#8211; Homeschool Release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_92993daf-1bf3-402c-9d27-9dcb770231cd\"><h2 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_92993daf-1bf3-402c-9d27-9dcb770231cd\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_92993daf-1bf3-402c-9d27-9dcb770231cd\">Cost<\/button><\/h2><\/div><div id=\"collapse_92993daf-1bf3-402c-9d27-9dcb770231cd\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_92993daf-1bf3-402c-9d27-9dcb770231cd\" data-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Tuition is $25 per quarter for the Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Plus program, no matter how many classes you take with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paying your tuition:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay <strong>online<\/strong> with a card through the self-service portal on Ctclink. <a href=\"http:\/\/ctclinkreferencecenter.ctclink.us\/m\/79750\/l\/1179237-9-2-student-self-service-make-a-payment\">Instructions are online<\/a> for making a payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay <strong>by phone<\/strong> 425-564-2309 with a card, Monday through Friday from 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay <strong>in person<\/strong> at Bellevue College in the U building first floor (at counters in the lobby).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuition Waiver<\/strong> &#8211; help with tuition and parking is available if you have financial need. Apply for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/bats-tuition-waiver-2\/\">tuition waiver here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKFORCE EDUCATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your income is currently limited or you are currently receiving Basic Food Assistance&nbsp;(SNAP\/EBT) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) from DSHS, or you are receiving unemployment insurance benefits (UI), the Bellevue College <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/we\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WorkForce Education<\/a> office may be able to help you pay for tuition, textbooks, childcare or transportation costs. &nbsp;To qualify, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/we\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Online<\/a>, or visit them for more information. They are located in the U Building, 2nd floor, in U 212<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_53d60c60-b981-46a5-9514-fec5c1029911\"><h2 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_53d60c60-b981-46a5-9514-fec5c1029911\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_53d60c60-b981-46a5-9514-fec5c1029911\">Eligibility<\/button><\/h2><\/div><div id=\"collapse_53d60c60-b981-46a5-9514-fec5c1029911\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_53d60c60-b981-46a5-9514-fec5c1029911\" data-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adults who are at least 16 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">under 19 must be formally released from high school before registering<\/span> for classes, unless you already have a high school diploma. See the drop-down menu above titled &#8220;Students age 16-18 &#8211; IMPORTANT INFORMATION&#8221; for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T and U Visa holders <em>are<\/em> eligible for our programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington State residents are eligible for our programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student with these Visa types, please pay attention to the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/other-visa-categories\/visas-for-victims-of-human-trafficking.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/other-visa-categories\/visas-for-victims-of-human-trafficking.html\"><strong>T visa<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/other-visa-categories\/visas-for-victims-of-criminal-activity.html\"><strong>U visa<\/strong><\/a> holders ARE eligible for our programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study\/student-visa.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study\/student-visa.html\"><strong>F-1 or M-1 visa<\/strong><\/a><\/span> holders&nbsp;are not allowed to participate in publicly (state or federal) funded adult education.&nbsp;Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/\">International Education<\/a> office for assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study\/exchange.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study\/exchange.html\"><strong>J-1 visa<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;holders (nannies, au pairs. student exchange) on are required to participate in college-level academic classes, not BEdA classes.&nbsp;Homeland Security may have additional procedural rules regarding non-citizens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visitor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>B-1 or B-2 visa<\/strong><\/a> holders are not allowed to participate in any study or education programs according to the U.S. Department of State.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_8ca00f87-aa0e-489b-8735-05ff9e7420fc\"><h2 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_8ca00f87-aa0e-489b-8735-05ff9e7420fc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_8ca00f87-aa0e-489b-8735-05ff9e7420fc\">High School Plus<\/button><\/h2><\/div><div id=\"collapse_8ca00f87-aa0e-489b-8735-05ff9e7420fc\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_8ca00f87-aa0e-489b-8735-05ff9e7420fc\" data-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_56d7915a-a456-4ee5-93ef-6c4f689511f4\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/highschoolplus\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4439\">High School + web page<\/a> for information specific to the HS+ program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_72bd6199-c9cb-4e32-ad74-2ba482961e97\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:abe@bellevuecollege.edu\">abe@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Website manager <a href=\"mailto:%20ted.mansfield@bellevuecollege.edu\">Ted Mansfield<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABE, GED, and High School Plus (HS+) Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes help you build the reading, writing, and math skills you need to take the next step toward college or a better job. 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