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 utilizes the experience, wisdom, and needs of adult learners to provide a pathway that can lead to success in college, careers, and the community. We offer non-credit courses in basic reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to prepare you for our English as a Second Language (ESL) program or the High School Equivalency exams. Each of the options below is offered in five-week courses at four different levels.
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.
High School Equivalency
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. Learn more about the HSE program.
Adult Basic Education Dates and Deadlines
Summer 2025
| Event Name | Session A | Session B |
|---|---|---|
| Last day to complete the interest form | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Saturday, June 21, 2025 |
| Last day to complete the ABE application | Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Sunday, June 22, 2025 |
| Last day to complete TABE tests | Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Saturday, June 28, 2025 |
| Last day to complete the ABE Class Preferences form for registration | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 |
| Last day to pay the ABE program fee (only needed once per term) | Friday, May 16, 2025 | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Session Begins | Monday, May 19, 2025 | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| Session Ends | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | Sunday, August 10, 2025 |
Adult Basic Education Dates and Deadlines
Fall 2025
| Event Name | Session A | Session B |
|---|---|---|
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Last day to complete the ABE interest form |
Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
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Last day to complete the ABE application |
Sunday, August 31, 2025 |
Sunday, October 19, 2025 |
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Last day to complete TABE tests |
Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
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Last day to complete the ABE Class Preferences form for registration |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
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Last day to pay the ABE program fee (only needed once per term) |
Friday, September 12, 2025 |
Friday, October 31, 2025 |
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Session Begins |
Monday, September 15, 2025 |
Monday, November 3, 2025 |
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Session Ends |
Sunday, October 19, 2025 |
Sunday, December 7, 2025 |