Allegany College of Maryland Adult Basic Education Program
NLD ID #89245
Contact Information
Gateway Center Third Floor
Cumberland, MD 21502
Hours of Operation
Daily 8-4 and Evening Classes
Program Overview
The Adult Basic Education(ABE) program at ACM is a grant-funded program providing academic classes and other services to Maryland residents who do not have a high school diploma or who need a skills refresher for their jobs or continuing education. Students must be at least 17 years of age and not enrolled in public school.
Services include:
Assessment of academic skills
Classes at all levels, from basic skills through high school diploma preparation
Two programs to earn a MARYLAND High School Diploma
Family Literacy Programs
College & career transition services
Employment support services
Childcare available*
Classes held at convenient locations
Workplace readiness skills through the National Career Readiness Certificate curriculum (Career Ready 101)
Cost Info
Only costs are to pay for GED tests or NEDP enrollment. Student must qualify for these programs before fees are collected.Student and Volunteer Success Stories
"This program helped me build up my confidence to be able to be a good student." Sam Vega, 2016 Graduate
Education services
- Read and write better
- Find a family literacy program
- Help my child learn
- Study for my high school equivalency exam
- Learn English
- Improve my math skills
- Improve my technology skills
Instruction Type
- In-person