Will Financial Aid Affect SSI?

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<p>Question: I receive SSI (Supplementary Security Income). If I get scholarships or loans for college, will that affect my SSI? Your college grants and loans should not affect your SSI, but when you apply for need-based financial aid, your SSI will be counted as income. However, SSI is typically low enough that it doesn’t […]</p>

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<p>The real question is - will one loose SSI if he or she receives grants. SSI is a low income program and if a kid receives a large amount of grant money, how would SSI view it?</p>