SSDI and school.

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conroe

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So, yeah... I'm getting VA 100% (not P&T) and SSDI.
I'm planning to go college. However people said that when you attend school you won't get SSDI.
Is it true? Can I still get SSDI payments while I attend college? I'm not going to take full courses because my disabilities. Probably online and night classes.
I won't use my GI BILL. I will just pay cash...
Should I contact SS Office before register courses? or I don't have to? Because I'm not full time student.??
 
Not true, I attended school while on vocational rehabilitation and collecting SSDI. If you are currently reeving SSDI, they only care about your working, therefore if you do earn any wages, you must report them.

Here is one independent attorney verification of what I just stated above: Can I Start School Full Time While on Disability?

You should not have to pay out of pocket for schooling, by virtue of being on SSDI, you automatically qualify for vocational rehabilitation. Vocational Rehabilitation for Individuals With Disabilities
 
gsfowler said:
Not true, I attended school while on vocational rehabilitation and collecting SSDI. If you are currently reeving SSDI, they only care about your working, therefore if you do earn any wages, you must report them.

Here is one independent attorney verification of what I just stated above: Can I Start School Full Time While on Disability?

You should not have to pay out of pocket for schooling, by virtue of being on SSDI, you automatically qualify for vocational rehabilitation. Vocational Rehabilitation for Individuals With Disabilities
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That's good information.
 
Just to be clear, here is a breakdown benefits I received while attending school...

Chapter 31 VR&E, monthly stipend equivalent to E5 with dependents BAH (approx. $2900 month)
SSDI, approx. $1800 per month
VA C&P award at 100%, approx. $3000 per month
CA State Employment Retaining Benefits, approx. $1800 per month for 12 months.
Add them up and you are looking at approx. $9500 per month, all tax free, all not income.
 
SSA encourage people receiving SSDI to prepare themselves to returned to the workforce, if able.
 
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