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Adult Secondary Education (ASE)
These classes help to develop the skills required to pass the General Educational Development tests. Adults who have not finished high school may take advantage of this program.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
It is never too late to learn the basics. South Suburban College's Adult Basic Education program helps men and women whose skill levels are below the eighth grade level.
Note: A student enrolling for the first time at a South Suburban College adult education center must have both documents listed below with them when registering:
- Current state I.D. or driver's license indictating Illinois Residence
- Under age 18, must supply a High School Withdrawal Letter from high school where student currently resides
- Proof of Social Security Number
- Indiana Residents cannot participate in this program
Illinois residents are also required to satisfactorily pass an examination on American patriotism and the principles of representative government as found in the American Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, as well as on the proper use and display of the American Flag. A Constitution Study Guide is available online from SSC as well as Southwestern Illinois College.
The South Suburban College Adult Education program is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Priority registration is given to continuing students who are making progress in their studies. Waiting lists will be taken as classes hsave a maximum number of students who can be served.
Indiana residents can not participate in this program.
- GED® Tests Dates at SSC
- General GED Testing Info
- Cook County GED Testing Information & Application
- GED Exams Preparation
- ESL Directory/Registration Dates
If you have any questions, contact Community Education at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2385 or ext. 2240 or stop by Room 4455 on the South Suburban College main campus.
The South Suburban College Adult Education program is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
To request accommodations, allow three weeks. Please contact:
Hui-Ling Hite,
ADA Coordinator
South Suburban College
15800 S. State Street
South Holland, Illinois 60473
(708) 596-2000 ext. 2649
Information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-380).
For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment). Federal funds of $299,025 provide approximately 35.4% of the support of these programs.
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