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Ability to Benefit

Individuals who have not earned a high school diploma or GED and are applying for federal financial aid must pass an Ability to Benefit test. To avoid taking extra testing components at a later date, candidates, should identify themselves to the Test Center Staff before taking the placement test so that Ability to Benefit testing components can be administered simultaneously with the Placement Test.

For more information about financial aid and Ability to Benefit, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (540) 868-7130.

For Appointment: (540) 868-7140
Fee: no charge
Retake policy: after 4 months
Study Materials: none at this time

One of the following Approved Photo Identification Required must be presented before testing.

  1. Current state Department of Motor Vehicle:
    1. Driver’s license
    2. Learner’s Permit
    3. Identification Card
  2. Current Passport
  3. Current United States Military Identification Card