ABILITY TO BENEFIT.

SEC. 3005. ABILITY TO BENEFIT. (a) In General.—Section 484(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(d)) is amended to read as follows: 104 STAT. 1388–28 “(d) Ability to Benefit.—In order for a student who is admitted on the basis of ability to benefit from the education or training offered to be eligible for any grant, loan, or work assistance under this title, the student shall, prior to enrollment, pass an independently administered examination approved by the Secretary.”. (b) Conforming Amendment.—Section 481(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1088(b)) is amended in the fourth sentence by inserting “, except in accordance with section 484(d) of this Act,” after “shall not”. (c) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply to any grant, loan, or work assistance to cover the cost of instruction for periods of enrollment beginning on or after January 1, 1991.