ABE Frequently Asked Questions
- How many credits do I need to have to enter the ABE program?
- How much does the ABE program cost?
- How is the ABE program different from traditional classes?
- Can I take more than one class at a time?
- What will my diploma say? Will my diploma say "accelerated" on it?
- Is the program accredited?
- Will I get any breaks or does this program go straight through?
- How many hours of school work will be outside the classroom?
- If I need to take a break for a session, what do I do?
- Can I pick which day to attend class? Is it the same every week?
- Whom can I contact for more information?
- How many credits do I need to have to enter
the ABE program?
There is no minimum credit hour requirement for admission; each student will be reviewed individually. - How much does the ABE program cost?
$250 per credit hour - How is the ABE program different from traditional
classes?
Traditional classes meet for 16 weeks, the average part-time student takes 6 hours per semester earning up to 18 credit hours through the fall, spring, and summer.
In the ABE program, classes meet 1-night a week for 5 weeks for 4 hours each class meeting. This allows you to receive up to 27 hours of credit in one calendar year. - Can I take more than one class at a time?
$250 per credit hour - Will my diploma say "accelerated"
on it?
No. The diploma received upon completion of the ABE program is no different than the diploma received by students in the traditional program. - Is this program accredited?
Yes. Lincoln College-Normal has been accredited since 1979 and the ABE program is fully accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. - Will I get any breaks or does this program
go straight through?
Review the ABE academic calendar to learn about scheduled breaks. - How many hours of school work will be outside
the classroom?
Because of the accelerated format, there will be a considerable amount of time spent working on your class at home on the computer. Actual time spent usually depends on the instructor of the course. - If I need to take a break for a session,
what do I do?
Once accepted for the ABE program, you can step in and out of the program as you please. If you want to take a break for one session and enroll in the next one, that is completely acceptable. - Can I pick which day (MTWR) I attend class?
Is it the same every week?
The classes will meet one night a week and they will continue to meet on that same night for the duration of the 5 week period. - Whom can I contact for more information?
Call Admissions at (309) 452-0500 or e-mail abeinfo@lincolncollege.edu.
Updated 3/26/08