Santa Fe Community College
High School Equivalency/GED Prep and
I-BEST Career Training Registration Now Open

Four-day orientation begins Jan. 13 The first spring session begins Jan. 21 in Spanish and English

The registration period for SFCC HSE/GED preparation classes is open for new students through Jan.13.  Classes begin Jan. 21 in Spanish and English. Returning students may register until Jan. 17.  For more information, call 505-428-1356 or go to https://www.sfcc.edu/new-student-registration-hse-ged/.

Classes are offered in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Classes conducted in Spanish are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays. Classes prepare students for the state-approved HSE tests – the GED and HiSet.

New students are required to attend the four-day orientation Jan. 13 – 16. The four-day orientation is offered in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon or in the evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. In orientation, students will have the opportunity to meet with an advisor, create an individualized learning plan, and register for classes. A $25 fee covers classes and class materials.

The SFCC Adult Education Department also gives students the opportunity to work on a college certificate in healthcare and education while preparing for HSE/GED exams. The Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program (I-BEST) offers a career pathway in Medical Assisting which includes certificates in: Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assistant, Community Health Worker as well as an Early Childhood Education pathway . For more information about I-BEST call 505-428-1437 or submit an application online at: https://www.sfcc.edu/career-training-opportunities-i-best/.

For information about Adult Education programs, call 505-428-1356 or visit SFCC Adult Education.  


For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological, and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is a designated Best for Vets and Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 12,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs. For further information, visit sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1000. Follow us: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.