The Ability to Benefit (ATB) test is required for all non-high school graduates at least 17 years of age whose high school class has graduated and by all graduates of non-accredited high schools.  The ATB test is available in English only.  A passing score on the test must be attained before being admitted as a regular DCC student.  *The following is the minimum required scores for the test: Math 25, Reading 62, and English 32.  Students must pass all three components in one session to pass the ATB test. 

Study guides for the ATB are available in the Office of Testing and Assessment.  You may also refer to www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html for additional sample test questions. 

Students who pass the ATB test may be eligible to apply for financial assistance under Title IV and come to school on a full time basis (12 or more credit hours).  Students who do not pass are not eligible for financial assistance; however, may take up to 11 credit hours until you pass the ATB or acquire a GED from an accredited facility. Students that do not pass have the following options: 1) receive free tutoring for 30 days in Room 304 of Building 2 on the City Park Campus; 2) re-test the ATB in 30 days; and/or 3) pay your tuition for 11 hours and declare himself/herself as Non-Degree Workforce Development Major. 

 There are two ways to register for the ATB.

1.      In Person
   a.       Apply to Delgado Community College in the Admission Office
   b.      Pay the $15.00 application fee in the Bursar’s Office
   c.       Choose a test date and receive an admit slip in the Office of Testing.

2.      Online
   a. Click here for test registration.

The day of the exam please bring with you:

1. Two #2 pencils
2. Standard or scientific calculator
3. Admit slip
4. Receipt of fee payment
5. Valid picture ID

* Subject to change