Prior educational background is an applicant’s schooling before enrollment: a high school diploma, a GED, or their equivalent.
What the catalog says
“Students must be at least 18 years of age or have earned a High School Diploma or GED or their equivalent for admissions consideration. Students must provide written proof of graduation.”
On documentation: “Documented proof of high school graduation or its equivalent must include a copy of a high school diploma or a GED, a high school transcript, and/or written certification by a cognizant authority for home-schooled students.”
Who it applies to
InterCoast Colleges’ catalog states this under “1. PRIOR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND” (pp. 9–15).
“Ability to benefit is defined as sufficient aptitude to benefit from post-secondary education without a high school diploma or equivalent.”
“ATB students are not accepted in all programs.”
Read it beside interest and motivation, ability to benefit and the full criteria for admission, then apply.