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The Adult Education program offers individuals without a high school diploma the chance to earn a nationally recognized equivalent credential. With comprehensive instruction and support, students build the skills needed to succeed on the GED exam, which includes math, science, social studies, and language arts. Whether you're aiming for college or advancing your career, our GED services provide a flexible path to reaching your goals. Our High School Diploma Program goes beyond preparing students for the GED—it helps them achieve College-Ready® scores, opening doors to higher education opportunities.
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M/W: 11am-12:30pm & 2:30-4pmT/Th: 1-4:30pm
Salary, based on U.S. Career Institute.
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Requires one of the following conditions; Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) oversight:
Underage students (16 & 17 year olds) must present documentation at the time of enrollment to show they are not truant and/or currently enrolled in high school. Any one of the following may be used as documentation:
Below you will find steps to applying to the Manhattan Tech Adult Education Program.
Adult Education Application
Please accurately fill our all forms. How you spell your name on your application will become permanent on your Manhattan Tech account information.
You will receive an e-mail from Manhattan Tech with instructions to reset your password for your Manhattan Tech account. Please do this prior to coming to orientation.
If you need assistance you may come to campus during business hours and a team member can assist you.
You will receive an e-mail from adulted@manhattantech.edu welcoming you to the program and informing you of what to do next.
This email will also include information about the next New Student Orientation that you will be required to attend to join the program.
The Adult Education grant program is unable to provide free services to F1 and J1 visa holders. Please see the Eligibility section for more details.
Orientation applications are due the Wednesday before Orientation. We will start right at the posted time, tardy applicants will have to wait until the next orientation; both days are required. No children/babies will be allowed to accompany students during orientation or classes.
Enrollment for the October Session is now closed.
Now accepting applications for: January 15th & 16th | 9:00am - 1:00pm, both days required.
The GED® test is made up of 4 subjects, broken into separate exams. You don’t have to take all 4 tests at once - you can space them out however it suits you and go at your own pace. Setup an account at GED.com to prepare for and schedule to take your tests.
View upcoming GED test dates.
Manhattan Tech is committed to helping our students be successful. We recognize that you may need additional support and services, such as access to counseling and additional assistance.
Manhattan Area Technical College students, faculty, and staff are eligible for free rides. Students and staff must show their College Issued ID when boarding the bus in order to ride free. View ATA buses website for more information.
Full-time Manhattan Area Technical College students are eligible to purchase a membership to Kansas State University Recreational Complex. View KSU's Recreational Services page for costs and membership information.
We are providing this list as a resource to you, there may be other providers that are not on this list, as it is not an exhaustive list.
Fort Riley Army Post
Military One Source
Manhattan Vet Center
Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office
Fort Riley Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS)
Manhattan Common Table
Harvesters Food Locator
Flint Hills Breadbasket
Community Food Network created to minimize hunger by the distribution of food through community donations and volunteers. Emergency food pantry hours found on this link.
Manhattan Housing Authority
Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc.
Manhattan Area Habitat For Humanity
Encore Shop
Family Center Budget Shop
Goodwill Store
Ogden Friendship House of Hope
Salvation Army
Flint Hills Community Clinic
Pawnee Mental Health Services
Ascension Via Christi Manhattan
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus
Riley County Health Department
A public health organization promoting community health and safety.
Konza Dental Clinic
ATA Bus
Green Apple Bikes
American Red Cross
Laundry Love MHK
Catholic Charities
National Substance Abuse Hotline
Substance Abuse Center of Kansas (SACK)
Big Lakes Development Center
Three Rivers, Inc.
Konza United Way, Inc
Manhattan Workforce Center
Child Care Aware of Kansas
Department for Children and Families (DCF)
Riley County Family & Child Resource Center
Sunflower CASA
FIT Closet
Boys and Girls Club
Thrive!
Fairy Godmothers Fund
Guardians
Housing and Credit Counseling Inc.
Kansas Legal Services
Shepherds Crossing
Crisis Center Inc.
Katie’s Way
Morning Star Inc
MATC Main Campus# Manhattan Regional Airport (5500 Skyway Dr., Manhattan) Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan)* Manhattan City Park (1101 Freemont St., Manhattan)
Douglass Community Recreation Center (900 Yuma Drive, Manhattan) Panera Bread (315 Southwind rd., Manhattan) Radina's Coffee (various locations) (various locations) McDonald’s (various locations) Starbucks (various locations) Bluestem Bistro (1219 Moro St., Manhattan) Pizza Hut (various locations) IHOP (101 Goodfood Pl., Manhattan) Denny's (204 Tuttle Creek Blvd., Manhattan) McAlister's Deli (427 Tuttle Creek Blvd., Manhattan) Hy-Vee (601 N. 3rd Pl., Manhattan) Paramour Coffee (2005 Clocktower Pl., Manhattan)
Most public libraries offer free computer and internet access and basic computer help. Check the following website at https://publiclibraries.com/state/kansas for local library contact information and additional resources.
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