What is Ability to Benefit?
Ability to Benefit is a federal financial aid rule that allows students without a high school diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid if you prove you have the "ability to benefit" from a college education while you are earning your high school diploma or GED.
College Readiness
Are you 1-3 months out from completing your GED?
Have you passed 2-3 of your GED tests including Reading Through Language Arts?
Do you have good attendance?
Are you motivated to start college?
Getting Started
Talk with your GED teacher about college readiness.
Meet with Michele Smaby to guide you through starting the college process and choosing a career pathway.
Partner College - Hennepin Technical College
Adult Options in Education partners with Hennepin Technical College
For more information about Hennepin Technical College and its Career Pathways, please visit: https://hennepintech.edu/