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Originally Posted by Shari_W
I asked this same question quite some time ago and still haven't officially checked into it. I wanted to take online courses. One course at a time but I guess I'm afraid of stirring the pot if I call someone at SS and ask the question 
It took so long for me to get approved and I would hate for them to discontinue my benefits in the blink of an eye. I just don't trust them. Sad to say, but it's true.
IApplied in 2006. Was approved in 2009 and am supposed to be reviewed every three years. My review should be coming sometime next year and I don't know how it would affect it if I am taking online courses.
I don't have the money to pay for courses but I still have hope. |
One or two classes should not be an issue, and there is no requirement to report this (clarification--you're not required to call and report this now, but you will have to report it when you receive your CDR.) You are required to notify them if you've had a change in your health of course. Many community colleges offer online classes and along with financial aid, this shouldn't cost you anything. Taking out student loans for classes that are more for intellectual pursuits is a bad idea of course. Or even taking classes with the hope of a return to work...
Anyone that can manage a full time load can likely work at least part-time, not a bad thing IMO. Protecting SSD benefits to the point of not moving on with your life makes no sense to me.
These are 2 different scenarios.