Navigating

Please review the following tips on navigating through ABE:

  • ABE works best on a computer or tablet. You can use ABE on your phone, but it may not work as well.
  • Do not use your Internet browser's back, forward or stop buttons while in the application. Using these buttons can cause an error and you could be kicked out of ABE.
  • Do use the buttons provided at the bottom of each page of the application:
    • Select the Next Button button when you are done with a page and ready for the next questions.
    • Select the Back Button button if you need to go back to a page to change your answers.
    • Select the Exit Button button button after submitting your application. This takes you back to the home page.
    • Select the Save an Exit button to save the information already entered and return to the application later.
  • Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) next to them are required.
  • If you are on a private computer, your ABE session will time-out after 30 minutes of inactivity. If you are on a public computer your ABE session may timeout quicker. You will need to log-in again to continue if your session times out. On public computers you will also have to enter a 4-digit code that you create in order to log back in.
  • If you have questions, there are three places to find help:
    • Select the Help hyperlink at the top of the page for an overview of the page.
    • Select the Question Mark icon (if available) for more information on a specific term in the application.
    • Visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
  • Throughout the application the Progress Bar Progress Bar shows you how close you are to completing the application.
  • To protect private information, be sure to select Log Out Button, when you have completed your ABE session.