Ability to Benefit

Ability to Benefit (ATB) is a provision of the Higher Education Act that provides access to federal and state financial aid resources for students without a high school credential. 

Use this form to request a review of your eligibility for ATB at Bellevue College.  Read the information and visit the links provided to better understand ATB and how to qualify, then complete the questions.

How to Qualify:

Under the ATB provision, otherwise-eligible students who do not have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent may qualify for federal financial aid if they:

AND meet one of the following criteria:

Additional Criteria:

  • Apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA (or WASFA, if applicable)
  • Students must be at least 16 years old; students under 19 must be formally released from high school before enrolling
  • Running Start and international students are funded differently and are not included in these programs

Request Review for Ability to Benefit

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Student Name*
Email*
Use your Bellevue College email, if you have one.
Enter the name of the professional/technical degree or certificate you plan to complete.
Have you completed six or more college credits?*
Are you currently co-enrolled in High School+ and I-BEST?*
Have you passed an approved Ability to Benefit test?*
I attest that my responses on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.*
Sign this form by typing your full name in the box below.

Last Updated March 14, 2023