Student Application

Become a Student

Become a Student

Here is the process for applicants who are 18 and older:

Submit an Application
Prospective students complete and submit an application to The Literacy Alliance.
Complete Onboarding Paperwork
After submitting the application, students will be directed to complete onboarding paperwork. This step must be completed before an orientation can be scheduled.
Attend Orientation
Once the application and onboarding paperwork are complete, The Literacy Alliance will contact the applicant to schedule a 3-hour orientation. Orientations are held weekly, and prospective students should arrive 10 minutes early.

During orientation, students will:

Learn about the program
Have their questions answered
Take a skills assessment
Be placed in a class based on assessment results

4 . Attend Classes
Students are expected to attend all hours of all classes in which they are placed.

Note: We cannot serve students under the age of 16. Applicants who are 16 or 17 must also provide a signed official exit interview form from their school corporation.

Student Application

You must fill out this application completely. Skipping any part of the intake process will result in this application being shredded and you will be required to restart the process from the beginning.

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Yes

Are you legally allowed to live or work in the United States?

Yes

If yes, you may qualify if you have one of the following statuses:

You have a green card (lawful permanent resident)
You have been granted asylum
You came to the U.S. as a refugee
You were allowed into the U.S. (paroled) for at least one year
The U.S. has decided not to deport you (withholding of removal)
You were granted conditional entry before April 1, 1980
You are a Cuban or Haitian entrant
You live lawfully in the U.S. under a special agreement between the U.S. and certain Pacific Island nations

Can you provide proof of your status?

Yes

See Proof of Status list for accepted items.

Proof of status

To show you qualify, you can provide one of the following:

Verification through the DHS SAVE program
A U.S. birth certificate
A REAL ID-compliant ID card
DHS-issued immigration papers
Other documents that show your legal status

Acceptable ID Examples

STOP

Due to new federal rules, we need to be able to confirm your eligibility. Once you are able to provide an acceptable eligibility document, we’ll be glad to continue the application process and welcome you to our program.

Date of Birth

Are you 18 or older

Yes

What program are you interested in

Project Graduate (High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) Prep)

Project Connect (English Language Learning)

Entrepreneurship Certification (Cohort II - starts 4/17)

ATTENTION

If you are under 18, you’ll need to submit an exit interview form before attending orientation. If you have any questions, please contact The Literacy Alliance office at (260) 426-7323.

Are you currently enrolled in any other English language program?

Yes

Name of current school or program

Name

First

Last

It is important that you provide a valid email as you will receive an email upon completion of this application that will instruct you on next steps.

Phone

Phone Type

Cell Phone

Landline

Text Messages

Opt-in

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Gender

Male

Female

Non-binary

Self-assessment (choose only one option):

I use a translator (digital or person) all the time. I do not understand and/or speak English.

I sometimes use a translator. I can have a simple dialog in English, but I don't feel confident about my skills. I can understand and express certain concepts.

I rarely use a translator. I can have daily conversations. I understand most conversations.

Class Preference

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

What is your long-term goal?

Are you hispanic?

Yes

What is your country of origin?

What language is spoken in your home?

Number of persons in your household?