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What is the Ability to Benefit Program?

The Ability to Benefit program offers an opportunity for students without a high school credential to earn both a college credential (technical diploma or associate degree) and a high school equivalency diploma (HSED) at the same time.

Who is Eligible for Ability to Benefit?

Ability to Benefit is for adult students who:

Do not have a high school credential, or did not graduate from an accredited high school
Want to enroll in an eligible CVTC college program and want to apply for financial aid
Can demonstrate college readiness by passing the ATB Accuplacer Assessment

What is the ATB Accuplacer Assessment?

The ATB Accuplacer assessment is a test of basic reading comprehension, writing, and math skills. The federal government requires that all students who do not have a high school diploma or G.E.D. must demonstrate passing scores on this assessment before they are eligible to receive Title IV Financial Aid.

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