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Trinidad State College

AdultEducation

Build foundational skills, prepare for your GED, or learn English — at your own pace, at no cost. Classes are available at three locations across southern Colorado.

Contact Us to Enroll
Adult
Free — No tuition or fees required

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Trinidad State Student

Adult Education classes are free. No tuition, no application fees, and no prior education required. All you need to bring is the desire to learn.

Programs Offered

We meet you where you are and help you move forward.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Adult Secondary Education (ASE) GED Preparation GED Testing English as a Second Language (ESL)

Where We Offer Classes

Classes run Monday through Thursday (or Wednesday) at each location. Contact us for current schedules and start dates.

Trinidad
Trinidad, CO
Programs Available
ABE GED Prep ESL
Mon – Thu
Trinidad Campus
GED Testing Available
Children welcome during specified times — contact us for details.
Valley
Alamosa, CO
Programs Available
ABE ASE GED Prep
Mon – Thu
Room 203 — 1011 Main St
GED Testing Available
Walsenburg
Walsenburg, CO
Programs Available
ABE GED Prep
Mon – Wed
Huerfano County Community Center
928 Russell Ave, Walsenburg
GED Testing Available

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about GED prep and Adult Education.

No, but it is highly recommended. Enrolling in a GED preparation program lets you review the test material and take practice tests written in the same format as the actual GED — so you know exactly what to expect on test day.

The GED covers four subject areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. The math section is split into two parts — one with a calculator allowed and one without.

It depends on the individual. When you enroll, our instructors administer placement assessments to identify exactly what you need to work on in each subject area. From there, your timeline depends on your schedule, effort, and how quickly you master the material. Because instruction is individualized, you move at your own pace.

If you completed your GED before January 2014, you are not affected. However, if you began but did not finish before January 2014, those partial scores no longer apply and you will need to start fresh. All GED tests are now computer-based.

Adult Education classes at Trinidad State are free. There is no tuition, no application fee, and no prior education required to enroll. Contact us and we will help you get started.

Contact Us

Have questions about this program? Reach out to a faculty or staff member.

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Melissa Toering
(719) 846-5640
Trinidad