The Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program at Collin College offers FREE services for adults who qualify!
What is the AEL program?
AEL is a Texas Workforce Commission program that helps adults 19 and older who are seeking career growth improve their basic skills. Collin College has been awarded a grant to provide services and expand the AEL program.
Achieve your educational goals.
Get StartedContact the department by emailing ael@collin.edu or calling 469.365.1952
How can AEL help me?
The program can assist you or a family member in the following learning areas:
Basic skills – reading, writing, math, and English
English as a Second Language (ESL)
General Education Development (GED)
Career growth
Job training
Steps to Enroll
- Sign Up for Testing
Please select only ONE testing appointment.
English Language Classes testing in Wylie
English Language Classes in McKinney
English Language Classes testing at Parr Library
High School Equivalency classes testing in Wylie - Fill out your enrollment forms
Your testing appointment confirmation email contains the links to your enrollment form and supplementary forms. If you missed the email, you can also find the links here:
- Collin College Adult Education Enrollment Form.
- Digital Literacy Questionnaire
- Individual Training, Education, and Career Plan (ITEC) Form
If you would like help filling in your enrollment forms, please arrive 30 minutes early to your testing appointment time.
- Bring your ID to your testing appointment
We can't wait to see you!
Texas Workforce Commission Approved Forms of Identity
If you are under the age of 19, please call us at 469-365-1952 for additional requirements.
Your testing appointment confirmation email contains the links to your enrollment form and supplementary forms. If you missed the email, you can also find the links here:
- Collin College Adult Education Enrollment Form.
- Digital Literacy Questionnaire
- Individual Training, Education, and Career Plan (ITEC) Form
If you would like help filling in your enrollment forms, please arrive 30 minutes early to your testing appointment time.
Continue to Next Step
We can't wait to see you!
Texas Workforce Commission Approved Forms of Identity
If you are under the age of 19, please call us at 469-365-1952 for additional requirements.
Upcoming Courses
You must attend a testing session before starting classes. Additional course options coming soon! Check back often.
| Location | Course Type | Starting | Morning Class Times | Evening Class Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin College McKinney Campus | English Language Classes | July 7 or 8 (depending on course level) | 9am-12pm | 6pm-9pm |
| Parr Library (Plano) | English Language Classes | July 7 | None | 6pm-8:30pm |
| Collin College Wylie Campus | English Language Classes | July 7 or 8 (depending on course level) | 9am-12pm | 6pm-9pm |
| Collin College Wylie Campus | High School Equivalency/GED : Math and Reading (classes taught in English) | July 7 or 8 (depending on subject) | None | 6pm-8pm |
Contact Us
Qualifications may vary based on the program area requested. For more information, email ael@collin.edu or call 469.365.1952. Email Us