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Ability to Benefit Resources

Ability to Benefit allows students without a high school diploma to access financial aid and enroll in career pathway college programs through coordinated support services. This collection of documents provides a comprehensive set of resources for implementing Ability to Benefit programs at Minnesota State, including guidance on program design, approval processes, and ongoing compliance. It includes tools for partnership development, program selection, and student participation (checklists, agreements, and forms), as well as detailed implementation support such as a how-to guide and instructions for meeting federal and state requirements for financial aid eligibility.

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Upcoming ABE Events

May 1, 2026 8:00 am–3:00 pm
ATLAS
Country Inn & Suites – Mankato
1900 Premier Dr.
Mankato,, MN 56001 United States

South Spring Regional Event 2026 – Mankato, MN

Country Inn & Suites – Mankato
1900 Premier Dr.
Mankato,, MN 56001 United States

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/20/26 (Hotel reservation deadline through ATLAS has now passed) [*Note: To register, click on orange “Reserve a Spot” button] See full agenda here! FLYER FOR SOUTH REGIONAL 2026 LOCATION: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference… Learn More

Country Inn & Suites – Mankato
1900 Premier Dr.
Mankato,, MN 56001 United States
May 1, 2026 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Integrated Pronunciation Instruction for Increased Intelligibility Presented by Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/1/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Effective pronunciation instruction that prioritizes intelligibility can greatly support learners both inside and outside the classroom. Yet, many teachers struggle to identify which pronunciation features to focus on and how to seamlessly integrate them into their lessons. This session… Learn More

Online
May 5, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/5/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of… Learn More

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