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AUGUSTA – A new program allows Maine adults seeking to pursue college to attend tuition-free courses in local adult education programs.
The initiative is a partnership between the Maine Community College System and the Maine Department of Education. Maine adult education programs have supported adult students in their transition to college and career through the Maine College and Career Access program for almost 20 years. The new program expands on that by allowing adult education students to take a college course through adult education, so they can develop the habits, skills and confidence to succeed in college.
“Maine’s adult education programs have assisted thousands of Maine adults in making a successful transition to college,” said Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin. “This new partnership with the Maine community college system takes it to the next level by giving students the chance to try a college course with the support they need. We are excited to see the impact it makes for our adult education students.”
Adult education programs will work with adult students to select a course at the community college that is appropriate for their college and career goals, and then support the student as they complete the course. The goal is that they will continue their education once the course is completed.
Tuition and fees for the courses are being provided by the Maine Community College System while the Maine Department of Education’s Office of Adult Education will provide textbooks and course materials for students.
Adult students must be enrolled in a Maine adult education program to take part. Adults with or without a high school diploma who are interested should contact their local adult education program for next steps.
