Adult Continuing Education Registration
Spring 2025-2026
Online Registration Opens: January 5, 2026 (10:00AM EST)
Online Registration Deadline: February 8, 2026 (11:59PM EST)
Walk In Registration Opens: February 9, 2026 (8:30AM EST)
Register early to claim your seat!
Important Links:
- Bellmore-Merrick Spring 2026 Adult Continuing Education Course Catalog
- BMCHSD Website
- Contact BMCHSD Adult Education Office: (516) 992-1062
- Register for a Spring Course
Registration Procedures:
- Registration for the Spring 2026 Adult Continuing Education classes will be online through this site between January 5, 2026 (as of 10:00am EST) and February 8, 2026 (11:59pm EST). Registration will be available via walk-in starting February 9, 2026 at 8:30am EST.
- REGISTRATION: Complete a registration form and submit payment online: To initiate a registration, complete a registration form at the link above and submit payment online. You are not enrolled until you receive a confirmation of successful payment submission.
- Payment: Payment can be submitted at the end of the registration form linked above with a debit or credit card.
- Online payments will incur a 3.9% credit card processing fee.
- The credit card charge will appear on your statement as “APTS: Exam Fee Experts” or “Exam Fee Experts” from Coronado, CA. (Note that a disputed charge will incur a $15 dispute filing fee.)
- Cash and check payments are only accepted at the BMCHSD Adult Education office during Walk-In Registration beginning on February 9, 2026. Online (credit card) registration will no longer be possible beginning at 12:01pm EST on February 9, 2026.
- Payment: Payment can be submitted at the end of the registration form linked above with a debit or credit card.
- You will receive a detailed confirmation receipt – print that confirmation to provide to your instructor.
- WALK-IN REGISTRATION will be accept starting February 9, 2026 at 8:30am. Please keep in mind some classes may be filled at this time. Walk-in registrants must bring a check/money order/cash to the BMCHSD Adult Education office. Cash, check or money order payments will not be accepted at the BMCHSD administration office until AFTER February 8, 2026. Credit cards will not be accepted during walk in registration.
- Online registration closes on February 8, 2026. After February 8, 2026 registration will be possible only by visiting the BMCHSD administration office for walk-in registration.
- REGISTRATION: Complete a registration form and submit payment online: To initiate a registration, complete a registration form at the link above and submit payment online. You are not enrolled until you receive a confirmation of successful payment submission.
- No refunds or credits will be issued after February 20, 2026 under any circumstance including non-attendance and medical emergencies.
- For class times, dates and locations, please see the course catalog at the link above.
- Registering early helps secure your place in the course and ensures classes will not be canceled due to lack of enrollment. The Board of Education reserves the right to cancel sessions for special circumstances or change the venue when necessary. Classes with low enrollment may be shortened rather than canceled (with no price reduction). Walk in registration will be accepted starting September 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Please keep in mind some classes may be filled by that time.
BMCHSD Adult Education Policies | |
ELIGIBILITY | OPEN TO ADULTS (Must be 18 years or older) |
NON-RESIDENTS | Those living outside the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will be assessed a $5.00 non-resident fee for each class. Non-residents will be accepted into classes starting January 26 at 8am EST providing maximum enrollment has not been reached. Residents will take precedence up until the 3rd week of online registration. |
MATERIAL FEE | Material fees are paid in cash to the instructor on the first night of class. |
REFUNDS/CREDITS | No refunds/credits will be issued after February 20, 2026 under any circumstance including non-attendance and medical emergencies. A $5.00 processing fee will be deducted from the refund. Full refunds will be granted only when the Adult Education Office cancels a course. REFUNDS ARE PROCESSED AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REFUND POLICY. To request a refund or cancellation please email cancel@aptsusa.com and include your name and name of the course to cancel. |
CANCELLATIONS | A class session may not be able to meet due to school activities or unforeseen events. There will be no reduction in price if a session cannot be rescheduled. Classes will not meet when Bellmore-Merrick CHSD schools are closed due to inclement weather, school holidays, etc. Evening classes will be canceled only when after school activities are canceled. Check our homepage http://www.bmchsd.k12.ny.us for updates/information. |
DELAYED SCHOOL OPENING | Delayed school openings affect Bellmore-Merrick Middle School and High School students only. Adult Education classes will run on a regular schedule. |
FACULTY | Persons qualified by training and experience are secured to teach the courses offered. Interested, qualified instructors are invited to file their credentials with the BMCHSD Adult Continuing Education Office, Attn: Susan Pine |
COURSE LOCATIONS |
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SECURITY STATEMENT:
- Students will receive a BMCHSD Adult Education Security Card which will serve as ID for admittance into the building. If lost, a replacement card will be issued for a $1.00 fee.
- Upon arriving to the first class of the semester, students must give their copy of the registration confirmation to the teacher.
- PLEASE NOTE: The main entrance of the building is located on Meadowbrook Road. ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER AND EXIT FROM THIS DOOR ONLY. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO DISTRICT SAFETY PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAM.
- Bellmore-Merrick CHSD is NOT RESPONSIBLE for personal injuries. Students should arrange for their own personal injury protection. BMCHSD are not responsible for last minute changes and printing errors in the brochure.
Important Links:
- Bellmore-Merrick Spring 2026 Adult Continuing Education Course Catalog
- BMCHSD Website
- Contact BMCHSD Adult Education Office: (516) 992-1062
- Register for a Spring Course
For assistance with a payment or registration form, please contact info@aptsusa.com
