GREAT BEND – Barton Community College will offer free citizenship classes starting next month, according to a school media release.

10 a.m. – noon and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3

The 10-week program begins Tuesday November 3 and is scheduled for 10 a.m. – noon and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at the Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.

The class will provide all the necessary information and practice for passing the citizenship test and interview.

There is no cost for the class, but there is a $20 textbook fee. In addition to the coursework, prospective citizens must file the N-400 form with the United Citizenship and Immigration Services Department. The class includes assistance with the form. To aid Spanish speakers, the sessions of this class will be translated into Spanish.

“The course is designed to assist permanent residents of any nationality who want to obtain their U.S. citizenship through naturalization or are just interested in learning about the United States, geography and civics,” said instructor Doris Reile.

She also said taking these courses will help improve English-speaking skills.

For more information contact Reile at (620) 791-7314.