1. HOW TO REGISTER FOR GED (General Education Development) and Basic Workplace (Skill Enhancement) Courses

2. 1. REVIEW INFORMATION 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

3.  FAFSA application completed. Required to determine Financial Aid eligibility for 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- (obtain referral 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 9 th – 12 th grade level  GED Core Basics must score on 6th - 8 th 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 LIST BEFORE YOU REGISTER, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED (CHECKED-OFF) ALL OF THE FOLLOWING

4. 3. 1 ST 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 (2 nd Floor)  Bill J. Priest – Room 213 (2 nd Floor)  West Campus – Student Service Desk (1 st 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

5. FAFSA – Financial Aide Directions This application must be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/. www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Create a FAFSA Pin Number – www.pin.ed.govwww.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

6. ( TPEG) APPLICATION TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GRANTS - DIRECTIONS ONCE 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 1 st Day of Class

7. 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 (2 nd Floor) Bill J. Priest Institute – Room 1113 (1 st Floor) West Campus – Advising (1 st Floor) GED Coordinator: 214 860-5740