Ability to Benefit (ATB)
The ATB option allows eligible students to be admitted to FLCC while actually working towards obtaining a GED. After successfully completing specific requirements, students will be eligible to petition NYS to issue a GED while concurrently working on completing their FLCC degree.
Obtaining the GED or completing the equivalent courses is a requirement to graduate from FLCC. Students will be assigned an advisor who will insure they are taking the appropriate coursework.
To be eligible for the program you must:
- Be 18 years old or your high school class must have graduated
- Agree to follow course placement requirements for enrolling in a combination of courses which are designed to help ensure success at FLCC
- Achieve a minimum score on the ATB tests of reading, writing and arithmetic skills
Ability to Benefit Testing
ATB Testing is comprised of three tests: reading comprehension, sentence skills, and basic arithmetic. (see sample questions).
*Please Note: Photo identification is required for admission to the ATB test.
Scheduling ATB Tests
FLCC APPLICANTS
For Fall applicants, testing begins in early February; for spring applicants, in early October. To schedule ATB tests, applicants must first sign up for WebAdvisor.* Log into your WebAdvisor account, click on “future students” then select “sign up for testing and registration.”
*Detailed information about signing up for WebAdvisor is found below or contact (585)785-1419 for assistance.
NON-APPLICANTS
Ability to benefit students who have not yet applied to the College should contact our Admissions Office at (585)785-1278.
Signing up for WebAdvisor
- Go to WebAdvisor and click on “Guest Access.”
- Click on “what’s my password,” then choose “I’m new to WebAdvisor, set up my password.”
- Enter your FLCC ID number (found on your acceptance letter) or enter your Social Security number.
- Follow the steps to determine your temporary password which will be sent to the email address you select (DO NOT SELECT THE AXP.FLCC.EDU option).