Eligibility

A student is defined as anyone who is enrolled in Adult Education classes at Manhattan Tech or anyone who is involved in a testing session at the ALC. Individuals who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to enroll in adult education programs or testing at the ALC. (Minors are accepted by individual case. See requirements below for 16 & 17 year old students.) Due to state laws we can not serve students currently enrolled in High School or other secondary school.

GED Eligibility

Requires one of the following conditions; Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) oversight:

  • Does not have a high school diploma; and has not passed all four modules of the GED® Exam
  • Does not have basic, reading, writing, or math skills as determined by scores on the TABE tests

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:

  • A Disclaimer form and an Exemption form from the local high school showing the student has been legally withdrawn from high school
  • A court order exempting the student from attending school
  • Proof of enrollment in a board-approved alternative educational program
  • Proof of legal emancipation
  • Proof of marriage 

ESL Eligibility

The Manhattan Adult Learning Center is required by the State of Kansas and Federal (AEFLA) guidelines to give priority to new students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The ESL program is intended for those individuals who do not have adequate proficiency in the English language to function as a citizen, employee in the Manhattan community, or the ability to communicate effectively with a child’s teacher.

Individuals who ARE eligible for ESL classes under the AEFLA grant must meet ALL of the following guidelines: be 16 years of age and over; does not have basic listening, reading, writing and/or mathematics skills as determined by scores on the TABE tests; has Visa status compliance (one of the following):

  • Citizens of the United States (and their dependents) who do not speak English as their first language
  • Refugees and Residents with applicable green card
  • Immigrant Visa holder

Recreational Students:
Students enrolling in programs and services who do not qualify under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grant are considered recreational students. Any student who self identifies as a Non-immigrant Visa Holder is considered a Recreational Student (See below for Non-immigrant Visa Status). Recreational students may apply for enrollment. The fee for Recreational Students is $300 per session, as class space permits. Orientations for Recreational Students occur starting in August 2019 if seating is available.


The chart below contains different purposes for immigrating to the United States, and the related immigrant visa categories for which information is available on this website. Select a visa category below to learn more:

Immediate Relative & Family Sponsored

Visa Category

Spouse of a U.S. Citizen 

IR1, CR1

Spouse of a U.S. Citizen awaiting approval of an I-130 immigrant petition

K-3 *

Fiancé(e) to marry U.S. Citizen & live in U.S.

K-1 *

Intercountry Adoption of Orphan Children by U.S. Citizens

IR3, IH3, IR4, IH4

Certain Family Members of U.S. Citizens

IR2, CR2, IR5, F1, F3, F4

Certain Family Members of Lawful Permanent Residents

F2A, F2B

Employer Sponsored – Employment

 

Employment-Based Immigrants, including  (preference group):

  • Priority workers [First]
  • Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees and Persons of Exceptional Ability [Second]
  • Professionals and Other Workers [Third]
  • Employment Creation/Investors [Fifth]
  • Certain Special Immigrants: [Fourth]

 

 

E1
E2



E3, EW3


C5, T5, R5, I5

S (many**)

Religious Workers

SD, SR

Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters

SI 

Iraqis Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government

SQ

Afghans Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government

SQ

Other Immigrants

 

Diversity Immigrant Visa

DV

Returning Resident

SB

Important Notes:

*K Visas – Listed with immigrant visas because they are for immigration related purposes.

About this chart - This chart is a list of many immigrant visa categories, but not every immigrant visa category.

**Refer to the Foreign Affairs Manual, 9 FAM 502.1 for a listing of all immigrant visa categories.

 

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-res...