Continuing Education & Community Services

Welcome to Montgomery County's center for life-long learning!
Let us answer a few questions for you -

How old do I have to be before I can take a Continuing Education class?
Anyone 18 years of age or older who is not currently enrolled in public school is eligible to attend Adult Continuing Education Classes. Persons 16-18 years old may enroll if they obtain a special form letter from the Continuing Education department, and have it signed by the principal of their high school.

How do I register?
Start by calling the Continuing Education department at 910-576-6222, extension 256. If you have a credit card, you may register by telephone. If not, you may request a registration form or print one from our Website at http://www.montgomery.edu/ceregistration.pdf and mail the completed form with your payment. If you prefer, you may visit the Continuing Education Office in person to register. Students must make their payments at the time of registration. All Continuing Education classes require registration in advance due to space limitations. If enrollment is not sufficient, the college will cancel the class at the registration deadline and the college will reimburse students for their registration fees. North Carolina citizens aged 65 or older are eligible for registration fee waivers (other fees are not applicable to fee waiver) except in the case of self-supporting courses. (See below.)

What does the “(SS)” mean next to a course title?
“(SS)” stands for “Self-Supporting.” Self-supporting courses are offered by the college at the request of the community. Registration fees are variable depending upon the number of students enrolled. There are no fee exemptions allowed for self-supporting courses. Registration fees are only refunded if the course is canceled by the college.

How much does it cost to take a class?
The registration fees for classes vary depending on the number of class hours. Some classes require textbooks, materials, lab fees or insurance. Fixed costs will be listed under “Fees” below each class. Where a textbook or other supplies are needed, every effort is made to announce this in the class description. Because supplies needs are highly variable, they may not be listed for every class.

What if I have to drop out of a class?
Students are eligible for a 100% refund if they withdraw from a class before the class begins, or if the class is canceled by the college. Students who withdraw after the class begins but before the “10%” point (before 10% of the total number of class hours have been taught) may receive a 75% refund upon request. No refunds are permitted for (SS) Self-Supporting classes except if canceled by the college. Please read our Refund Policy.

May I take a class more than once?
Students may repeat any course at the regular registration fee. Students may take Occupational courses once at the regular registration fee; however, fees for additional repeats will be assessed for the full amount of the per student cost for the class. Ask a Continuing Education representative for more information about repeating Occupational courses.

Can I earn college credit for taking a class through Continuing Education?
Continuing Education courses do not earn credit toward a degree; however, the C.E.U. serves as a unit to recognize an individual’s participation in non-credit activities that meet the appropriate criteria. Ask a Continuing Education representative for more information about C.E.U.s.