Adult Education (GED & ESL)
HCC can open doors to your future! If you are an adult needing a high school diploma or equivalency, seeking English as a Second Language courses, or want to attend HCC without taking a TSI test or having graduated from high school, what you learn here can get you there!
We’ll walk you through the steps of applying and enrolling:
- Attend an orientation session
- Apply to HCC
- Set up your MyOneFlow Account
- Submit required documents
- Contact the Adult Ed Office
Read on for more details.
Steps to Apply as an Adult Learner
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Register for an Orientation Session
All potential and returning students of the Adult Education program must register for an orientation session. Click the button below to view the orientation schedule, then register for a session with our online form.
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Apply to HCC
To apply, visit our online application:
- Start a new application or continue with a saved application form.
- If you select "Start a new application," on the next screen select "Adult Education" from the left-hand menu and proceed to complete the application.
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Set up Your MyOneFlow Account
If you are a new student, once your HCC Adult Education Application is complete you will receive an email from OneFlow asking you to validate your account. Please have your newly received Student ID # (W#) and date of birth ready.
If you are a returning student without a OneFlow profile, contact AEL staff in the Zoom Lobby to have your OneFlow account activated. Please visit hccs.edu/adult-ed for Zoom Lobby hours and any additional assistance.
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Submit Required Documents
The MyOneFlow platform will notify you of any required documents that you will need to submit. Here is what you'll need to upload based on your age:
- 19 years or older: government-issued picture ID with birthdate. (I.D. may be a U.S. or foreign driver’s license, state ID, passport, visa, military ID, matricula consular, etc.)
- 18 years old: Must provide school withdrawal or high school completion information, parent permission and picture ID.
- 17 years old: a government-issued picture ID along with school withdrawal papers and parent permission.
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Get in Touch with Us
After you have completed the orientation and filled out all forms within MyOneFlow, contact the AEL office at 713-718-5381, visit our virtual Zoom lobby, or email hcc.aelinstrution@hccs.edu to schedule any additional required assessments and assistance with registering for class.
Additional Resources
Get prepared for your first day of class with these helpful links.
Contact Us
Reach out to our Adult Education team. We're open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.