Thread: SSI and school?
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Old Jun 18, 2016, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nana_ View Post
can you point me where it says that specifically on the website? because i've been searching for a while now and can't find anything regarding being a student.


thank you for the reply! i think i'll talk to my dad about that and going after/if i get accepted.

i'll also call SSA on Monday hopefully. I've been too anxious to do it this week. :/ thanks everyone for the responses so far!
https://www.ssa.gov/schoolofficials/...ents.htm#&a0=2

8. Can I get benefits for taking college courses?

No. At one time, SSA did pay benefits to college students, but the law changed in 1981. We now pay benefits only to students taking courses at grade 12 or below.
Thanks for this!
nana_