Disability Aids I have a question about disability aid?
I am going to enter college this year. They have a medical services section that offers aid for people with disabilities. OK. So I have a visual condition called Keratoconus, and, according to my doctor, it is bad to the point of being a disability. Although, he said that with contact lenses I can drive, etc.
SO, I was worried that if I applied for the disability aid for visual disability they might take away my driver's license. Is this possible?
Should I NOT apply in order to keep my license?
Dont listen to "iiidontknowdoyou"
That person is a moron.
Black people, and Hispanic get money for college just because of the color of the skin... 100% true.
So i think you should find someone (College counselor maybe) to help you with this. They are usually really nice when it comes to helping you get EVERY little bit of extra cash to help you with school.
And that would have no effect on your license. As long as you can past the eye test at the DMV, and a doctor says your ok to drive you will be fine.
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My ex husband has terminal cancer and is going on longterm disability. Is there any financial aid for our son?
We had a long term marriage, 18 years and our son is 10 years old and he lives with me and only visits his dad. Who should I contact to advise me with this situation? Thanks
careers.scienceontheweb.net - it has detailed info how to apply for financial aid and scholarships to get more cash.
