ABE Student Enrolled in a Career Pathway           1

ABE STUDENT ENROLLED IN ACAREER PATHWAYTo be admitted as an ABE Student Enrolled in a Career Pathway, studentsmust be enrolled in a high school equivalency program, such as GED,college success academy, or English as a second language:

Step 1 - ApplyApply online at the ApplyTexas website (http://www.applytexas.org).There is no charge to apply.

Step 2 - MeningitisSome student may be required to provide proof of bacterial meningitisvaccination.  Vaccination must be taken at least 10 days prior to the firstday of class. Documentation should be submitted to the Admissions andRecords Office. For additional information on this requirement visit ourwebsite (http://www.com.edu/admissions/meningitis-vaccinations).

Step 3 - AdvisingMeet with an advisor to discuss test results, identify career goals,create an educational plan and select courses.  Advisors are locatedin the Enrollment Center, Room 158. For additional information on thisrequirement visit our website (http://www.com.edu/student-services/academic-advising).

Step 4 - Financial Aid and ScholarshipsComplete the FAFSA form online at www.fafsa.gov (http://www.fafsa.gov) and contact the Financial Aid office with questions.For additional information on this requirement visit our website (http://www.com.edu/financial-aid). Scholarship information is available athttps://www.com.edu/scholarships.

Step 5 - CSAComplete the College Success Academy.

Step 6 - RegisterRegister and pay for classes - Login to WebAdvisor at https://webadvisor.com.edu/. For assistance with online registration visit ourwebsite at http://www.com.edu/admissions/registration or call theStudent Help Center, 409-933-8663.  Payment plans are available.

Step 7 - PaymentFor additional information on payment plans visit our website (http://www.com.edu/payments/payment-plan) or call the Student Help Center,409-933-8663.

Step 8 - Student IDGo to the Gym after paying for the first semester of classes to get a freeID card.

Step 9 - Parking PermitA parking permit should be displayed on each automobile parked on anyCOM campus. Parking permits are available in the Campus Police officeat no cost. Students will fill out a brief application and will need theirvehicle license plate number(s). A current student ID card or state issued

picture ID is required to receive a parking permit. A fine will be imposedon any student who fails to comply with parking regulations.

Step 10 - COM EmailGo to http://www.com.edu/help-center/email-create to set up an officialCOM email account. Official communication from the College to thestudent is sent through this email account.

Step 11 - TextbooksPurchase required course textbooks. Required textbooks are availablein the COM Bookstore; however, students may purchase textbooks fromother preferred vendors. A student attending COM is not under anyobligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore.The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer,including an online retailer.

Step 12 - AttendAttendance at all classes is required. Contact the instructor if unable toattend class. Contact information is available in the course syllabus.

Step 13 - ConnectAttend club kickoff. Join a study group. Go to professor’s office duringoffice hours. Join a club or organization. Build connections on campusand have fun!

For more detailed information, visit our website (http://www.com.edu/adulted).

Ability-to-Benefit (ATB)A student who does not have a high school diploma or its recognizedequivalent, or who did not complete a secondary school education ina homeschool setting, may be eligible for federal financial aid throughone of the ability-to-benefit (ATB) alternatives, but only if the studentis enrolled in an eligible career pathway program. A student withouta high school diploma or its recognized equivalent must remainenrolled in both the adult education component and in the eligiblepostsecondary program component throughout the student’s enrollmentin an eligible career pathway program in order to be eligible for federalfinancial aid through this ATB alternative. The student must havesuccessfully completed this ATB alternatives before he or she is eligibleto receive federal financial aid.  Contact the Financial Aid Office for moreinformation.

Need Assistance?For assistance with this process, students are encouraged to contactthe Student Help Center at 409-933-8663 or visit the Student Help Centerlocated in Room A-146 of the Enrollment Center.