[Wsssc] FW: Ability to Benefit & Washington College Grant: One-pager

[Joe Holliday]

Colleagues: see below and attached, FYI. Expanded access to need-based aid for ATB students.

                             [Joe]
[Compass]
Joe Holliday
Director, Student Services
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
jholliday at sbctc.edu<mailto:jholliday at sbctc.edu>* o: 360-704-4334 * f: 360-704-4418
sbctc.edu<https://www.sbctc.edu/> * Twitter: @SBCTCWashington<https://twitter.com/SBCTCWashington> * Facebook: @WASBCTC<https://www.facebook.com/wasbctc/>

SBCTC Vision:

"Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."


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From: Ha Nguyen
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 5:18 PM
To: Financial Aid Directors <dirfinaid at lists.ctc.edu<mailto:dirfinaid at lists.ctc.edu>>
Cc: Jon Kerr <jkerr at sbctc.edu<mailto:jkerr at sbctc.edu>>; William Durden <wdurden at sbctc.edu<mailto:wdurden at sbctc.edu>>; Christy Lowder <clowder at sbctc.edu<mailto:clowder at sbctc.edu>>
Subject: Ability to Benefit & Washington College Grant: One-pager


Hello, FAC Colleagues:

I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the beautiful sunshine.



As you all know, students without a high school credential can receive both federal and state financial aid by demonstrating their "ability to benefit" through two Options - Option 1) approved testing or Option 2) earning six college-level credits successfully.



However, thanks to the advocacy of SBCTC's Director for Basic Skills, Jon Kerr, and I-BEST/Pathway Development policy associate, Will Durden, WA State's Ability to Benefit (ATB) Option 3 goes into effect on July 1, 2020 for the Washington College Grant. This process gives more students access to ATB through dual enrollment in our highly successful dual credit I-BEST and High School Plus (HS+) diploma programs. And, it relieves some of the eligibility requirements that colleges face with the current requirement that students either pass an approved test or earn six college credits. Jon and Will have also worked tirelessly to submit a proposal for ATB Option 3 at the federal level, and are awaiting final approval. As soon as we hear more, I will make sure to communicate this exciting news to you.



At this time, please find attached an Issue Brief to help clarify the process and criteria for gaining access to the Washington College Grant and Federal Pell Grant through the available ATB Options. We will also add the document to the SBCTC website under the Ability to Benefit section soon.



Thank you for your continued efforts to open the doors of opportunity for our basic skills students, particularly during this time of awakening for our country.  I appreciate you all very much, and continue to be awed by your expertise and inspired by your courage.



Best,

Ha

[Compass]Ha T. Nguyen (she|her|hers)
Policy Associate|Student Services
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
hnguyen at sbctc.edu<mailto:hnguyen at sbctc.edu> * o: 360-704-4319 * c: 253.279.4299
sbctc.edu<https://www.sbctc.edu/> * Twitter: @SBCTCWashington<https://twitter.com/SBCTCWashington> * Facebook: @WASBCTC<https://www.facebook.com/wasbctc/>


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                                                        SBCTC Vision
"Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives
within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice
in service to our diverse communities."

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