{"id":4439,"date":"2022-06-23T12:06:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T19:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/?page_id=4439"},"modified":"2026-06-01T10:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:00:45","slug":"highschoolplus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/highschoolplus\/","title":{"rendered":"High School Plus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"#apply\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/04\/HS-Splash-2.png\" alt=\"Picture showing three students walking through a college campus\" class=\"wp-image-7268 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/04\/HS-Splash-2.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/04\/HS-Splash-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/04\/HS-Splash-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/04\/HS-Splash-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you are looking for the GED\u00ae Preparation or Adult Basic Education courses, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/abe\/\">ABE website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" 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<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 style=\"height:38px\" 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\/Step1-Icon-Navy-300x300.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-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, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/01\/Step1-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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\"><em><strong>Step 1: Set up an account and complete a Bellevue College application<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>If you were in a different program<\/em> <em>and want to change to a new program<\/em>, you must submit a new application and select the new program and degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-bc-red-color\">*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), 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:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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>Program:<\/strong> Transitional Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Term:<\/strong> <em>Spring 2026<\/em> <em>(this is actually correct &#8211; your Orientation class is in Spring Quarter even though you will be signing up for Summer Quarter classes during Orientation)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Degree or Certificate<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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\n\n\n<p>After you make your selections, click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Happens After You Apply?<\/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\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=\"\" 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:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Available NOW for Summer Quarter 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will open June 15 for Fall Quarter 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do <em>NOT<\/em> fill this form out if you want <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/esl\">English Language (ELA or ESL) classes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are&nbsp;<a href=\"#under-nineteen-age-release\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/highschoolplus\/\"><strong>under the age of 19<\/strong>, we must have a school district release on file<\/a>&nbsp;for you&nbsp;<strong>before<\/strong>&nbsp;you can register for any classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>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><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" 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-1 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=\"\" 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<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 class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-secondary text-bg-secondary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_dc15dd9f-68a5-4982-8a10-30053c5a8092\"><h2 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_dc15dd9f-68a5-4982-8a10-30053c5a8092\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_dc15dd9f-68a5-4982-8a10-30053c5a8092\">Classes<\/button><\/h2><\/div><div id=\"collapse_dc15dd9f-68a5-4982-8a10-30053c5a8092\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_dc15dd9f-68a5-4982-8a10-30053c5a8092\" data-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>We must review your <strong>high school transcripts<\/strong> to find out which classes you still need to earn your diploma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>State of Washington<\/strong> sets the minimum requirements for a high school diploma.<br>The requirements depend on <strong>when you first entered 9th grade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most students need <strong>19 to 24 high school credits<\/strong> to graduate.<br><em>High school credits are different from college credits.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credits are required in these subjects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Math<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government (Civics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Education and Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational subjects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bellevue College offers many ways to help you complete these requirements<\/strong> and earn your high school diploma.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-dark text-bg-dark\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_3d82d401-453f-49ab-ac7e-1a7155760680\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_3d82d401-453f-49ab-ac7e-1a7155760680\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_3d82d401-453f-49ab-ac7e-1a7155760680\">Cost<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_3d82d401-453f-49ab-ac7e-1a7155760680\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_3d82d401-453f-49ab-ac7e-1a7155760680\" data-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\"><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-secondary text-bg-secondary\n\t\t text-white\" id=\"under-nineteen-age-release\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_6dd53ce0-e291-4c48-99e1-885c0151ebb7\"><h2 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_6dd53ce0-e291-4c48-99e1-885c0151ebb7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_6dd53ce0-e291-4c48-99e1-885c0151ebb7\">Students ages 16-18 &#8211; IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/button><\/h2><\/div><div id=\"collapse_6dd53ce0-e291-4c48-99e1-885c0151ebb7\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_6dd53ce0-e291-4c48-99e1-885c0151ebb7\" data-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>If you are under 19, we must have <strong>one of the required forms<\/strong> completed and on file before you can register for classes in any of our programs (<strong>ABE, High School Plus, or GED<\/strong>), including Orientation.<\/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-dark text-bg-dark\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_84e3ff38-d947-4eb0-9a00-260a081782d8\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_84e3ff38-d947-4eb0-9a00-260a081782d8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_84e3ff38-d947-4eb0-9a00-260a081782d8\">Eligibility<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_84e3ff38-d947-4eb0-9a00-260a081782d8\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_84e3ff38-d947-4eb0-9a00-260a081782d8\" data-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\"><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-secondary text-bg-secondary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_f7043cae-5d43-40da-b596-ba3ed2c8e49d\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_f7043cae-5d43-40da-b596-ba3ed2c8e49d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_f7043cae-5d43-40da-b596-ba3ed2c8e49d\">ABE\/GED<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_f7043cae-5d43-40da-b596-ba3ed2c8e49d\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_f7043cae-5d43-40da-b596-ba3ed2c8e49d\" data-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_104c8764-f7fb-4185-83ce-40456862339b\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\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>Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/bats\/abe\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3635\">ABE website<\/a> to learn more about these programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" 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:highschoolplus@bellevuecollege.edu\">highschoolplus@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 style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for the GED\u00ae Preparation or Adult Basic Education courses, please visit the ABE website. 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