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Accuplacer, ACT, & ASVAB Prep Class

Overview

Calhoun Community College offers a free preparatory class designed to help students improve their scores on the Accuplacer, ACT, and ASVAB exams. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their academic placement, pursue higher education opportunities, or qualify for military service. Instruction focuses on key areas such as reading, writing, and math, providing the foundational skills necessary for success on these assessments.

Class Schedule

Meeting Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: Morning sessions (exact times may vary; please contact the program office for details)

Duration: Ongoing, following completion of orientation sessions​

How to Enroll

  • Attend two 3-hour enrollment sessions. Both sessions are required for entry into Adult Education classes. Attendance at both sessions is Mandatory prior to beginning class.
  • Orientation/Registrations held nearly every week on both campuses. Morning and evening registration sessions are available. Both campuses have the same schedule.
  • Orientation/Registration sessions are walk-in only. No pre-registration is required.
    • Choose the session times you want- morning or evening. You must attend both sessions in the same week and time slots. Download Enrollment Schedule
  • Have documents to show eligibility for Adult Education Programs. Bring these required documents to orientation. Physical/paper forms only are accepted. Digital copies are not accepted. See below for Document List.

Eligibility

Any person who is at least 16 years of age, lives or works in Alabama, not presently enrolled in school (public or private), and has correct documents. See Enrollment Schedule for Required Document List. Students less than 18 years old must have additional documents. See chart below for documents required for 16-17 year olds.

What to Bring to the Enrollment Sessions

You will not be allowed to register without correct documents. Required Documents: Valid Photo ID, Proof of Alabama Residence (Lease, utility bill, bank statement, etc.), Social Security Card/ Tax ID Number, AND one or more of the documents listed below. Adult Education programs have been mandated by the US Department of Education to implement processes to verify the citizenship or legal status of ALL individuals being served.

The U.S. Department of Education acceptable forms of verification for establishing eligibility for federally funded Adult Education Programs are:

  • US Government issued photo identification cards
  • US Birth Certificates
  • US Passports
  • DHS issued immigration documentation – VISA, letters allowing entry into the US
    • VISAs NOT allowed for AE entry: B, F, J All Non-Immigrant visas except U – Victim of Criminal Activity, and T- Victim of Human Trafficking. For more information click here: Visa Categories from U.S. State Department
  • Certificate of US Citizenship or Naturalization
  • Alabama Voter Registration Card
  • Alabama Conceal Carry permit
  • ALL FEDERAL VERIFIED DOCUMENTS MUST BE VALID. ALL FEDERAL VERIFIED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PAPER/PHYSICAL FORM. DOCUMENTS IN DIGITAL FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Download Enrollment Schedule

Additional Required Documents for 16/17 year-olds

AgeLast SchoolProof of WithdrawalParent PermissionProof of Residency
Age:

16
Last School:

Public
Proof of Withdrawal:

School Official Completed Certificate of Exemption
Parent Permission:

Notarized and signed Parental Permission Form
Proof of Residency:

Copy of Alabama ID/Driver’s License/Permit
Age:

16
Last School:

Non-Public
Proof of Withdrawal:

Submit one of the following indicating withdrawal date: withdrawal form, signed letter on letterhead from principal, parental notice of withdrawal from coursework
Parent Permission:

Notarized and signed Parental Permission Form
Proof of Residency:

Copy of Alabama ID/Driver’s License/Permit
Age:

17
Last School:

Public
Proof of Withdrawal:

School Official and completed Exit Interview Form OR Notarized Parent Permission Form
Parent Permission:
Proof of Residency:

Copy of Alabama ID/Driver’s License/Permit
Age:

17
Last School:

Non-Public
Proof of Withdrawal:

Submit one of the following indicating withdrawal date: withdrawal form, signed letter on letterhead from principal, parental notice of withdrawal from coursework
Parent Permission:
Proof of Residency:

Copy of Alabama ID/Driver’s License/Permit

Enrollment Session Locations:

Decatur Campus

Building #9 – Testing Center & Adult Education | Room 119

6250 Hwy 31 North
Tanner, AL 35671

Huntsville-Research Park Site

Sparkman Building 1st Floor – Room 55 (Enter at Door 10)

102 Wynn Dr., NW
Huntsville, AL 35805

For More Information, Contact:

Please call 256-306-2536 or 256-890-4793.