
The Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program at Collin College offers FREE services for adults who qualify!
What is the AEL program?
Achieve your educational goals.
Contact the department by emailing ael@collin.edu or calling 469.365.1952
AEL is a Texas Workforce Commission program that helps adults 19 and older who are seeking career growth improve their basic skills. The program can assist you or a family member in basic skills (reading, writing, math, and English), English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education Development (GED), career growth and job training. Collin College has been awarded a grant to provide services and expand the AEL program.
Steps to Register
Accepted Form of Identification (must be valid and not expired):
U.S. Passport
State-issued Driver’s License or ID Card ( Any U.S. state and no limited-term IDs
accepted)
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
Must have Social Security Card presented with additional documentation.
If you do not have a Collin College XID Account number please reach out for more information.
To complete your enrollment form, please visit us at our home office located at the Plano Spring Creek Campus:
2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Suite J112, Plano, TX 75074
We’ll be happy to assist you!.
Orientation
Every Tuesday at the Technical Campus and Thursday at the Frisco Campus
Walk in are not permitted. Please call or visit us for more information.
Please bring the following items to your orientation:
1. Accepted Form of Identification (must be valid and not expired):
- U.S. Passport Only
- State-issued Driver’s License or ID Card (Any U.S. state and no limited-term IDs accepted)
- Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
- Must present Social Security Card at check in
2. Your XID Number:
- Have your XID ready and available for check-in.
3. Important Guidelines:
- No children are permitted during orientation or testing.
(Please make childcare arrangements in advance to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.) - All orientation sessions will be conducted in English to ensure consistency and equal access for all participants.
If you are under the age of 19, please call us at 469-365-1952 for additional requirements.
We can't wait to see you!
Accepted Form of Identification (must be valid and not expired):
U.S. Passport
State-issued Driver’s License or ID Card ( Any U.S. state and no limited-term IDs
accepted)
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
Must have Social Security Card presented with additional documentation.
Continue to Next Step
If you do not have a Collin College XID Account number please reach out for more information.
Continue to Next Step
To complete your enrollment form, please visit us at our home office located at the Plano Spring Creek Campus:
2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Suite J112, Plano, TX 75074
We’ll be happy to assist you!.
Continue to Next Step
Orientation
Every Tuesday at the Technical Campus and Thursday at the Frisco Campus
Walk in are not permitted. Please call or visit us for more information.
Continue to Next Step
Please bring the following items to your orientation:
1. Accepted Form of Identification (must be valid and not expired):
- U.S. Passport Only
- State-issued Driver’s License or ID Card (Any U.S. state and no limited-term IDs accepted)
- Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
- Must present Social Security Card at check in
2. Your XID Number:
- Have your XID ready and available for check-in.
3. Important Guidelines:
- No children are permitted during orientation or testing.
(Please make childcare arrangements in advance to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.) - All orientation sessions will be conducted in English to ensure consistency and equal access for all participants.
If you are under the age of 19, please call us at 469-365-1952 for additional requirements.
We can't wait to see you!
Adult Education and Literacy Schedule
Orientation
Every Tuesday and Thursday of the Month
Adult Education and Literacy Classes
Collin College Off Campus Sites
Start Date: March 2026
Contact Us
For more information, email ael@collin.edu or call 469.365.1952.
