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Asked by Anonymous

Hello I'm a US Army Vet interested in continuing a higher education what options I have

Military members and veterans have several different educational benefits available from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and you may qualify for more than one. 

You can use the Benefit Comparison Tool to help narrow down which program is best for you. 

Once you determine which benefits you qualify for, you can apply for them online.

Asked by Anonymous

How do I sign up for direct deposit for SS check?

If you already receive Social Security or SSI benefits and you have a bank account, you can sign up for Direct Deposit by:

Learn more about signing up to get your Social Security benefits through direct deposit. 

Asked by Anonymous

how do i find out how much social sercurity i will gwt

The Social Security Administration’s Retirement Estimator can give you an estimate of your retirement earnings based on your actual Social Security record.

You can apply for Social Security retirement benefits when you are at least 61 years and 9 months of age and want your benefits to start in the next three months.

Estimate your Social Security retirement benefits.

Asked by Anonymous

How can I find rules and regulations about ssa disability's five month wait rule?

The Social Security Administration requires a five month waiting period to make sure that they do not pay disability benefits to people who do not have long-term disabilities. Learn more about this waiting period.

Find out if you’re eligible for Social Security disability benefits and learn how to apply.

Asked by Anonymous

What type of personal grants are available?

The government does award grants, but most go to state and local governments or nonprofit organizations. The federal government rarely gives personal grants directly to individuals.

But there are assistance programs available that help individuals and families. Find benefits and other financial assistance from the government.

You can also check out our blog post about government grants to learn the truth about personal grants and free money from the government.