Is it worth it? (subsidized loans)

Paying for College
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<p>It looks like I may need to use some of the loan money I have (I took out a $5000 subsidized loan a few months ago. It’s just sitting in the bank. I am disabled… don’t know if I’ll ever have a job. So does it make sence to finish the degree and end up $5000 in debt?</p>

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<p>Are you attending school now? How are you paying for it if you are not using your loan?
While it can be more difficult to work full time with a disability, it isn’t impossible, you shouldn’t sell yourself short.</p>

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<p>Yes. The GI BILL and financial aid. But my GI bill ran out. I’m only looking at $2000-$5000 in debt. I failed to mention disability money-- I an not eligible for SS disability beacuse I have not worked long enough. My thought is to work long enough so that I can get SS disability.</p>

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<p>Why were you asking about job prospects if you have no intention of working? </p>

<p>How can you work long enough to get SS and then suddenly decide you can’t work anymore?</p>

<p>I work with many, many “disabled” people who have gone on to have great careers. As EK said, don’t sell yourself short.</p>

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<p>Because I have a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder… as I age, more and more of my brain will die (just in the cerebellum though). Right now, I can still walk and speak, and it might be years until I’m wheel-chair bound. Eventually, I will be bed-ridden. My vision is also going. </p>

<p>Also, I have the option to simply not work. The neurologist says I can’t work full-time. I feel I can do some work, though…</p>