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Ability to Benefit

Ability to Benefit is a federal financial aid rule that allows students without a high school diploma, adult diploma, or GED to qualify for financial aid to help pay for college. Financial aid can you help you pay for tuition, books, fees and other educational expenses for college-level classes.

To apply, simply fill out the FAFSA.

You may be eligible for the Ability to Benefit financial aid pathway if you:

  • Do not have a high school diploma, adult diploma or GED or equivalent
  • Are 17 or older and formally released from high school
  • Are participating in an eligible Adult Basic Education program working towards adult diploma/GED completion
  • Are participating in an eligible career pathway program. 

Students participating in Ability to Benefit receive embedded program and academic support that begins with an in-person orientation, academic tutoring, career and academic advising, and a dedicated advisor who will support you throughout your journey at Southeast.

For assistance with admissions, contact: 

Tammy A. Vondrasek, Ed.D, Director of Admissions and Enrollment
507-523-2639, [email protected]

For answers to your financial aid questions, contact: 

Shannon Sullivan, Director of Financial Aid
507-453-2745, [email protected]