i think there is a lot of assumption in your post. Just b/c someone is in college doesn't mean they are financially sound. The college student may have dependents, hard times, and no money. Hopefully going thru college will allow them to have a job where they do not have to depend on welfare for life. Also many states require college students to have a part time job also to receive benefits. We all have unexpected things happen in our life, and there may be a need to apply for services. Next, if the state says that this person is qualified, then why not apply for it? Lastly, why take out extra loans (last sunday's church service was on dealt with accepting help and not getting into debt), that you will be paying back for ever when the government says that one's circumstances allow them aid. You are not defrauding anyone if you are eligible. Pride doesn't feed the stomach.
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Originally posted by winneythepooh7
I think that unless you are disabled or have a major life situation preventing you from working, you should not take advantage of the government this way. If you are a college student, there are loans available like everyone takes out to put you through college. Otherwise, you may need to go p/t and work. Also unfortunately many people WANT to go to certain schools and may get into them, but may need to go to a cheaper school if they cannot afford it. This is why many people who are eligible for government support cannot get it, or have such a difficult time getting the support. Most college students I think are perfectly capable of working or finding a more legit means of assistance to help put them through school. Wanting to only go to school and not work is not a major life situation that should make people eligible for government assistance IMHO.
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