Region 6 Education Service Center

Reach out to your nearest Adult Education provider to learn about upcoming orientations, testing dates, and available classes in your area.

• Houston City College
  • Counties served: Fort Bend, Harris, Matagorda, Wharton
• Lone Star College
  • Counties served: Austin, Harris, Colorado, Montgomery
• San Jacinto College
  • Counties served: Harris
• Region 6 Direct Services
  • Counties served: Harris, Walker, Waller

All new students must attend an orientation session. During orientation, staff will:

• Explain available programs and class expectations
• Review eligibility and required documentation
• Schedule assessment testing

Orientation helps ensure every learner starts in the class that best fits their skill level and goals.

Because our programs are funded by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II federal funds, participants must meet eligibility requirements under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA).

During intake, staff will review your citizenship or immigration status and verify eligibility for enrollment.

Eligibility Requirements

Who Can Enroll

To participate in federally funded Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs, individuals must be one of the following:

• A U.S. citizen or U.S. national, OR
• A “qualified alien” as defined by PRWORA

Qualified aliens include:

• Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders)
• Refugees or asylees
• Individuals paroled into the U.S. for at least one year
• Cuban/Haitian entrants
• Victims of trafficking (with a valid T visa or certification letter)
• Certain battered spouses or children (under VAWA provisions)
• Other categories as defined by PRWORA

Who Is Not Eligible

The following individuals are not eligible for WIOA Title II-funded AEL services unless they also have another qualifying status:

• Undocumented immigrants
• Tourists, visitors, or students on temporary visas
• DACA recipients (unless they have another qualifying status)
• Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders (unless they meet another “qualified” category)

Required Documentation

During intake, you must provide one of the following acceptable documents to verify eligibility:

• U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Certificate of Naturalization
• Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• I-94 Arrival/Departure Record showing refugee, asylee, or parolee designation
• DHS or ORR letter verifying status as a trafficking victim or asylum approval
• Other official documentation verifying “qualified” status

You may be asked to take an assessment to help us understand your current skill levels. This ensures you are placed in the right class for your learning goals.

Once enrollment and assessments are complete, you’ll be matched with a class that fits your schedule and goals.

Classes are available in person and online, depending on your location and provider.

• Houston City College
  • Counties served: Fort Bend, Harris, Matagorda, Wharton
• Lone Star College
  • Counties served: Austin, Harris, Colorado, Montgomery
• San Jacinto College
  • Counties served: Harris
• Region 6 Direct Services 
  • Counties served: Harris, Walker, Waller