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Can My Adopted Daughter Continue To Get Benefits While She's In College?

we adopted our grand daughter when she was almost 2. I filed early for social security so she could also get social security it stopped at 18. is it possible to get it for her if she is in college/?

Hi,

No. The only way that your daughter could continue to receive child's benefits after she's age 18 and out of high school is if she's disabled.

Best, Jerry

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Jul 20 2019 - 9:36am
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