​​Accuplacer - Ability to Benefit​ (ATB)

TEST OPTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS (Huntsville Campus)

• Remote Test Option: ATB tests can be taken at another ATB-approved site only. Examinees should inquire with the SHSU Testing Center by email (ctr@shsu.edu) or phone (936-294-1025) to verify if an ATB-approved test site is in their vicinity.
• In-Person Option:Click here for available test dates and times.
• Report time: Report to the testing site at least 15-30 minutesbefore your scheduled testing time.
• Exam length: Ability to Benefit tests are untimed, but take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete

Registration/Administration Test Fee 

• First attempt fee: $53.50  

• Retest fee: 
  • 1 subject area: $18.50 
    • 2 subject areas: $33.50 
    • 3 subject areas: $53.50 

• After you complete your exam, your Accuplacer scores are immediately accessible to your academic advisor or program.
• Accuplacer scores can also be accessed in the Accuplacer Student Portal.

• Students must wait 14 days from the most recent exam date to retake the Ability to Benefit tests in the same subject.

• The Testing Center must receive documentation of your accommodation at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled test date.
• Accommodation requests are processed through the Services for Students with Disabilities Office.
  • Email: disability@shsu.edu
  • Phone: (936) 294-3512
  • Campus Location: Lee Drain Annex

• Accuplacer Learning Resources

• Website: edu/testing
• Email: ctr@shsu.edu
• Phone: Call (936) 294-1025
• Campus Location: Academic Building IV, Room 102
• Mailing address: Box 2240, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2240