An individual is a student and is eligible for student benefits if he/she:

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  Meets the requirements for child's benefits (RS 00203.001);

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  Attained age 18;

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  Is in full-time attendance (FTA) (RS 00205.300);

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  Is attending an educational institution (EI) that provides elementary or secondary level courses (courses at grade 12 or below) (RS 00205.200); and

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  Has not attained age 19, or has attained age 19 in a month he/she is in FTA and meets the conditions in RS 00205.325 for benefits beyond that month.

To determine if an individual is eligible as a student, establish that:

1. 1. 

   The requirements for child's benefits are met (RS 00203.001);

2. 2. 

   The child attained age 18 or will attain that age within 6 months of processing the application (see GN 00302.400 for determining age attainment);

3. 3. 

   The student is in FTA (RS 00205.300);

4. 4. 

   The school is an EI (RS 00205.200 and RS 00205.250);

5. 5. 

   The student is not being paid by an employer who has requested or required that he/she attend school (see RS 00205.125); and

6. 6. 

   The student is not a prisoner (RS 00205.130).