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Adult Education Special Admit (AESA) Program

AESA + DREAM Student Pathways

The Adult Ed Special Admit (AESA) Program allows students to take Mt. SAC credit courses for FREE while they pursue their adult high school diploma or GED.

    • MobileWhy enroll in AESA?

      Students who do not qualify for in-state tuiঞ on have to pay outof-state tuiঞ on. This could be due to not living in California long enough to meet the residency requirement, immigration status, or other circumstances. In-state fees are $46/unit (as of January 2023) without financial aid, while out-of-state fees are $357/unit. AESA can help by eliminating fees for students who qualify.

    • How do I qualify for AESA?
      • Must not have already earned a U.S. high school diploma
      • Be currently enrolled in an Adult High School or GED/HiSET Prep program at Mt. SAC or an adult school.
    • HandshakeDo I qualify for AESA + DREAM if I have aCalifornia (or U.S.) High School Diploma?
      You can still enroll in Mt. SAC School of Continuing Education courses to meet your Time/Coursework requirement for AB 540, but cannot receive free credit classes through AESA.