Winter & Spring 2026 Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes offered at Moreno Valley College!
Accounting
ACC-819 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Online Asynchronous)
Section #21762 • January 5 - February 12, 2026
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an initiative sponsored by the
Internal Revenue Service. This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity
to serve qualified individuals. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need
assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including: people who generally make
$57,000 or less; people with disabilities; and limited English-speaking taxpayers.
This course will teach students about income tax preparation, prepare students to
apply for IRS VITA certification, in order to work with individuals and families with
limited incomes to prepare tax returns—enabling them to receive proper tax credits
and refunds. Completion of this course will allow students to volunteer, providing
free, high-quality income tax service.
English as a Second Language
ESL-846 Beginning American College English
Section #22011 • February 17 – June 12, 2026
Monday & Wednesday; 6 - 8:30 pm
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language
expression in academic American English language at beginning level to prepare students
to enter ESL-847. Students will produce a minimum of 1,000 words or more of instructor-evaluated
writing with an emphasis on academic paragraph writing in response to reading. 90
hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
ESL-847 Lower-Intermediate American College English
Section #22012 • February 17 – June 12, 2026
Tuesday & Thursday; 6 - 8:30 pm
Advisory: ESL-846 or qualifying placement.
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language
expression in academic American English language at a low-intermediate level to prepare
students to enter ESL 848. Students will produce a minimum of 1,750 words of instructor-evaluated
writing with an emphasis on academic paragraph writing in response to reading. 90
hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
ESL-848 Intermediate American College English
Section #22013 (In-Person) • February 23 – June 12, 2026
Monday; 2:40 - 5:10 pm
Advisory: ESL-847 or qualifying placement.
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing reading, and oral language
expression in academic American English language at an intermediate level to prepare
students to enter ESL 49. Students will produce a minimum of 3,000 instructor-evaluated
writing with an emphasis on basic essay writing in response to reading. Classroom
instruction integrates writing lab activities. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.
(TBA option) Letter Grade.
ESL-849 High-Intermediate American College English
Section #22014 (Hybrid) • February 17 – June 12, 2026
Tuesday; 2 - 4:30 pm
Advisory: ESL-848 or qualifying placement.
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language
expression in academic American English language at an intermediate level to prepare
students to enter ESL 50. Students will produce a minimum of 4,500 words of instructor-evaluated
writing with an emphasis on essay writing in response to reading. Classroom instruction
integrates writing lab activities. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA
option) Letter Grade.
ESL-850 Advanced American College English
Section #22015 (Online Asynchronous) • February 17 – June 12, 2026
Advisory: ESL-849 or qualifying placement.
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language
expression in academic American English language at an advanced level to prepare students
to enter English 1A. Students will produce a minimum of 6,000 words of instructor-evaluated
writing with an emphasis on expository essay writing in response to advanced readings
from various sources and a novel. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities.
90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)