Ability to Benefit (Financial Aid)

In order to be eligible for the Title IV Financial Aid Program, you must have a high school diploma or GED. The Ability to Benefit (ATB) test is provided for students who do not have a high school diploma or GED and who wish to determine their eligibility for financial aid. The Ability to Benefit test is a multiple choice test administered on the computer. It measures reading, writing skills, and mathematics. When the student comes to take the placement test, the student should notify the proctor of the need to take the Ability to Benefit test. This test is not available at the West Regional Center. If you do not achieve the required scores on the test, you may retake the complete test after a 90-day waiting period.

Sample questions for the Ability to Benefit test