CNM Adult Basic Education Program Details
ABE Enrollment and Schedule Details
The ABE program is a separate, non-college credit component of CNM. You will receive the same services and benefits as other CNM students; however, ABE students do not follow the traditional admission or registration process and are not eligible for financial aid.
Please note: If you're 16 or 17 years old, you must provide the Underage Permission Form (Formulario de Permiso de Menores) in order to proceed to registration. Learn more about applying to CNM as an Underage Student.
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program acknowledges and uses the experience, wisdom, and needs of adult learners to provide a path to success in college, careers, and the community. We offer non-credit courses at four different levels in basic reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. These five-week courses prepare you for our English as a Second Language (ESL) program or the High School Equivalency exams.
HSE and the Free HSE Learning Lab - May 18 to Aug. 7
CNM's High School Equivalency (HSE) courses will prepare you for the General Education Development (GED) test or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). Our non-credit HSE courses are offered in language arts, math, science, and social studies, with Spanish instruction available for HSE language arts and math courses.
Earn your HSE (High School Equivalency) at the HSE Learning Lab, May 18 to Aug. 7. Tuition is FREE (just a $10 registration fee). No course enrollment required! Walk-ins are welcome.
English as a Second Language
CNM's English as a Second Language (ESL) program can help you improve your proficiency in English for professional, academic, or personal reasons. You will study reading, writing, speaking, listening, and US culture while acquiring the language and self-confidence to handle daily challenges. Our instructors are qualified English as a Second Language (ESL) professionals. Learn more about the ESL program.
Dates and Deadlines
High School Equivalency - Summer 2026
| Event Name | 12-Week Regular Session |
|---|---|
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Last day to complete the ABE interest form |
Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
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Last day to complete the ABE application |
Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
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Last day to complete TABE tests |
Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
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Last day to complete the ABE Class Preferences form for registration |
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
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Last day to pay the ABE program fee (only needed once per term) |
Friday, May 15, 2026 |
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Session Begins |
Monday, May 18, 2026 |
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Session Ends |
Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
English as a Second Language - Summer 2026
| Event Name | Session A - 5 Weeks | Session B - 5 Weeks |
|---|---|---|
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Last day to complete the ABE interest form |
Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
Saturday, June 20, 2026 |
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Last day to complete the ABE application |
Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
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Last day to complete TABE tests |
Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
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Last day to complete the ABE Class Preferences form for registration |
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
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Last day to pay the ABE program fee (only needed once per term) |
Friday, May 15, 2026 |
Thursday, July 2, 2026 |
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Session Begins |
Monday, May 18, 2026 |
Monday, July 6, 2026 |
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Session Ends |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
Sunday, August 9, 2026 |