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Originally Posted by gday
SSI, shouldn't deduct funds for financial aid. In fact, they might be able to increase funds if the person is eligible for a pell grant. In fact, pell grant has been increased this year. Loans needs to be reported as well, but are not counted as resource either.
As far it be considered work. From my understanding. School is not a job. You have to be a substantially gainfully employed. Some part time job are not substantial.
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The ability to keep a schedule, as required by attending classes, has in many cases been sufficient to show the ability to work. And from my recollection of my college experience, school most definitely was work . . . in some cases more challenging than some jobs I have held!
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