Michigan Adult Education Service

Adult education provides opportunities for adults to improve education levels (especially in math, reading or writing), obtain a high school credential, or become better English speakers.

Want to find a program near you that offers free or low-cost adult education services?  Use the Adult Education Services Locator to find a location near you. 

Please call 517-335-5858 if you have any questions or need assistance finding the Adult Education services you need.

There are more than 100 programs statewide that provide a range of free or low-cost adult education services including:

Adult Basic Education - academic instruction to help adult learners improve their basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Adult Secondary Education - academic instruction at the secondary level for adult learners to attain the education and skills equivalent to those of a high school graduate in order to transition to college, training, and/or employment. Services include:

• High School Equivalency - instruction that prepares adult learners for high school equivalency testing (i.e., GED® or HiSET® exam).
• High School Completion - instruction and credit recovery that leads to a State of Michigan high school diploma.
• Remediation - instruction to improve reading, writing and/or math skills, including for adult learners with a high school diploma or equivalency.

English as a Second Language - instruction for English language learners to improve reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of the English language.

Integrated Education and Training - adult education services provided in coordination with workforce readiness skills and training for a specific job or industry.

Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education - instruction for English language learners, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, to improve English skills while learning how to become effective citizens, parents, and workers. Also includes opportunities for workforce training for in-demand jobs and industries.

Family Literacy - adult education services to better enable parents or family members to support their children's learning needs and to help improve the family's economic situation.