GED Program

GED/Ability To Benefit Program

Clinton Community College’s Ability to Benefit Program provides an opportunity for those without a high school diploma or GED access to attend college. The Ability to Benefit (ATB) program is designed to help qualified students earn their GED while attending college. This is not a training session to prepare for the New York State GED exam. Students who qualify for the ATB program can complete their GED by choosing from a list of New York State approved college courses. Students who successfully complete a minimum of 25 college credits (8 courses) will qualify to apply for their New York State GED.

Program eligibility requirements:
    o Must be a New York State resident
    o Must be 19 years of age or older by end of GED program
    o If the students graduating class has not graduated from High School,
            must complete additional supplemental form
    o Must have a government issued photo ID
    o Must complete the entrance exam on campus in Plattsburgh, NY -
            lodging or transportation are at the students own expense.
    o May only complete the exam one time
    o Must complete the entire exam in one exam session
    o Must reserve a seat in a scheduled exam, walk in's will not be accepted
* New Standard affective July 2012: Students eligible to enroll must pay for their courses at their own expense. CCC Cost

Program participants often continue to attend College after earning their GED. After earning 25 college credits students may choose to apply a portion of these credits to a two year Associates degree. With proper advisement a student may have earned 1/3 of the credits necessary to complete a 60 credit Associate Degree.

Students are accepted to the ATB program based on successful completion of a three subject entrance exam. The entrance exam is free and offered on campus in Plattsburgh, NY prior to the start of each academic semester. The exam subjects are Arithmetic, Sentence Skills and Reading Comprehension. By receiving a passing score on all three subjects, a student is invited to enroll at Clinton Community College. Student Services such as Academic Advisement, Housing, Library and Tutoring Center are available to students accepted to this program.

If you are interested in learning more about this program for the Fall 2012 Semester beginning in August, contact Admissions no later than August 1st, 2012.

To discuss your eligibility for the ATB program, contact Admissions Advisor Lauren D. Currie by calling 518-562-4170.