Community colleges will soon be able to expand access to federal financial aid for adult learners without a high school diploma or equivalency. The Governor’s Office and the California Community [...]
Ability to Benefit
California Steps Up to Support Adult Learners
The Governor’s Office and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) today announced that they submitted an Ability to Benefit (ATB) State-Defined Plan for approval by the U.S. Department of [...]
Resources from CLP Sessions at SSSC
It was great to see everyone at this year’s SSSC. CLP presented three breakout sessions and two post-conference workshops. Access slide decks and resources below.
Equitable Dual Enrollment: [...]
Supporting Adult Learners Through ATB and Dual Enrollment
California is stepping up support for the educational and career aspirations of all students, including adult learners. The governor’s recent executive order to create a master plan for career education [...]
New Regulations for Ability to Benefit and California’s Career Pathways
“California has all the elements to help put together a successful Ability to Benefit strategy,” said Judy Mortrude of World Education, Inc., in the February 14 webinar, New Regulations for [...]
Transitioning Adult Learners to College: A User Guide for Ability to Benefit and Adult Dual Enrollment
Ability to Benefit (ATB) is a path to eligibility for federal aid for students who don’t have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Adult dual enrollment is designed [...]
Transitioning Adult Learners to College: A User Guide for Ability to Benefit and Adult Dual Enrollment
The good news is that students in California can attend a community college without a high school diploma or its equivalency. In California, unlike most other states, the door to [...]
California needs a plan for federal aid for adult students without high school diplomas
Thousands more California residents might qualify for financial aid to attend college and earn credentials — and higher wages — if the state added its own option for students without [...]