Adult Education Center

North Idaho College’s Adult Education Center provides free classes for individuals age 16 and older who want to prepare for the GED®, transition to college or improve skills for employment advancement.

Students receive free tuition and learning materials, flexible individualized instruction, and small-group classes designed around academic and career goals.

Eligibility requirements

Adult education classes are funded as a federal public benefit. Enrollment is limited to U.S. citizens or nationals with valid birth certificates and identification, lawful permanent residents with valid green cards or verifying identification, and non-citizens with documented lawful immigration status.

For a complete list of acceptable documents, visit the List of acceptable documents.

Orientation

Students must schedule orientation by calling the Adult Education Center at (208) 665-5099. Orientation check-in begins at noon at the Adult Education Center.

Students must provide their Social Security number and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status. Students who do not bring required documentation will not be able to complete orientation.

GED testing

Students must present a valid government-issued ID at each testing appointment, including retests. Acceptable identification includes a state-issued ID card, driver’s license or Idaho Star Card. Testing is not permitted without valid identification. For additional acceptable forms of identification, see the List of acceptable documentsl.

Main Location

The Adult Education Center is located at 875 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The center is on the second floor of the Molstead Building, building 23 on the NIC campus map, between Hubbard Avenue and River Avenue.

For more information, contact the Adult Education Center at (208) 665-5099 or aec@nic.edu. 

Hours of Operation

• Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday: Closed

Class Times:

• Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon.
• Monday through Thursday: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Online classes with instructor support are also available.

Other AEC Locations

NIC’s Adult Education Center also serves students in Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry. While these locations offer more limited services, they continue to provide important educational support to their local communities.