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.
College Partnerships
Please visit the college websites to explore the career pathway that is right for you!
Hennepin Technical College
https://hennepintech.edu/
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
https://minneapolis.edu/
Normandale Community College
https://www.normandale.edu/
North Hennepin Community College
https://www.nhcc.edu/