The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a United States government organization that pays out social security benefits. These benefits help the aged, the disabled and those who qualify due to personal status. However, SSA benefits for college students are few and far between.
College Benefits
In the past the Social Security Administration would pay benefits to help college students meet their expenses while in school, but this is no longer the case. This is also true for the children of SSA benefit receivers. If your parent received benefits which were transferred to you after their death, those benefits will cease once you reach 19 years old or the month before you cease to be a full-time high school student, whichever comes first. Those inherited benefits do not go with you on to higher education.
Disability Benefits
If you have a disability and would normally qualify for social security benefits, you will be able to receive SSA benefits even though you're a college student. Disabilities such as being blind (legally blind and totally blind are two separate things, though both may earn you SSA benefits), or not being able to walk will qualify you for social security benefits. The exact list of disabilities that will qualify you for benefits (which could be used to go to school) is available on the Social Security Administration's website.
Age Benefits
SSA benefits are paid out to United States citizens who are 65 or older. This age may be changing in the future, but as of 2010 the benefit age remains 65. A recipient who is 65 or older is allowed to use the funds to go back to school and earn a college diploma.
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