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Adult Basic Education

CNM Adult Basic Education Program Description

CNM's Adult Basic Education program offers non-credit courses for the ESL Program and High School Equivalency Exam / GED preparation.

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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.

ABE Schedule of Classes: Fall 2025

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.

With support from kind and knowledgeable instructors, you can take the first step toward a brighter future, just like ABE graduate Raven Vallo, who is now working toward her associate degree at CNM.

Steps to Apply for HSE/ESL Courses

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. 

Dates and Deadlines

Fall 2025 - Adult Basic Education 

Event Name Session A Session B

Last day to complete the ABE interest form

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Last day to complete the ABE application

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Last day to complete TABE tests

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Last day to complete the ABE Class Preferences form for registration

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Last day to pay the ABE program fee (only needed once per term)

Friday, September 12, 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025

Session Begins

Monday, September 15, 2025

Monday, November 3, 2025

Session Ends

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Spring 2026 - English as a Second Language

Event Name Session A - 5 Weeks Session B - 5 Weeks 

Last day to complete the ABE interest form

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Last day to complete the ABE application

Monday, January 12, 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Last day to complete TABE tests

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Last day to complete the ABE Class Preferences form for registration

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Last day to pay the ABE program fee (only needed once per term)

Friday, January 23, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Session Begins

Monday, January 26, 2026

Monday, March 16, 2026

Session Ends

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Spring 2026 - High School Equivalency 

Event Name 12-Week Regular Session 

Last day to complete the ABE interest form

 Saturday, January 17, 2026

Last day to complete the ABE application

 Sunday, January 18, 2026

Last day to complete TABE tests

 Saturday, January 24, 2026

Last day to complete the ABE Class Preferences form for registration

 Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Last day to pay the ABE program fee (only needed once per term)

 Friday, January 30, 2026

Session Begins

Monday, February 2, 2026

Session Ends

Sunday, April 26, 2026

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