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Welcome to the Pass Plan page!

PASS (Plan To Achieve Self-Support) 

Here you will find information about what the Pass Plan is

and how it can Help YOU!

 

Social Security can provide you with assistance to pay for your education expenses, but there are requirements from you.

Your PASS Plan is designed to help you work your way off of needing disability benefits. 

It does not mean you will lose assistance immediately, or that if your disability check stops , you won't be able to get back on your benefits. 

When we start your PASS Plan, the first question will be; what is your goal? 

Getting an education is the first step to reaching your goal. 

You have to research job titles, such as CPA, auto mechanic, biological engineer, etc. The education has to be the minimum required to obtain a job in that field. 

Try checking out http://online.onetcenter.org/; this is an occupational handbook to help you know what the requirements are for the job title you are looking to become. 

As you scroll down you will see tasks required by the job, educational requirements, and estimated salaries. Maybe you'll find out that you can do the job without spending thousands in tuition. Remember, the PASS can assist you, but you MAY still need to have student loans. 

Click here: For Scholarship information

 

If you wish to go to school and want the Ticket to Work Medical Review Protection, you must be taking at least 8 credit hours/semester and earning less than $1000/month.

For further information and forms please Register or if you are a client Contact Us!


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Useful Pass Plan Information

Examples of Covered Expenses:

1. Tuition, books not covered by other grants
2. Fees or equipment needed
3. Assisted devices not already paid by someone else
4. Tutoring
5. Childcare
6. Computer and Internet as long as you can show why
7. Computer supplies
8. Food while attending campus classes
9. Transportation costs to and from school

Gathering Information:

    1. PELL (FAFSA) assistance: You can apply using this link http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
    2. Printout of courses you may have taken before that will be credited towards the degree you are trying to obtain. (from School)
    3. Get a print-out from the school showing the courses enrolled in for this semester.
    4. Estimates of books required for semester
    5. Timeline of when classes will be taken and when you will graduate.
    6. Cost of tuition/credit hour estimated cost till graduation
    7. Financial Aid letter from school showing PELL assistance and another type of aid.
    8. If you already have internet, copy of billing
    9. Copy of receipts of any items that you have already purchased for school

 

Please try to gather all this information. It will be needed before the PASS will be approved.


Obstacles to using a Pass Plan:

    1. Married and spouse is working. (Spouse will have to contribute half of their income).
    2. High personal resources (over $3000/couple or $2000/individual cash in banks, pension funds).
    3. PASS money comes in monthly checks (not lump sums).
    4. You do not intend to earn enough when the PASS is completed to work your way off of cash benefits. (The program's goal is Self Support!)
    5. If receiving SSI only on the 1st of the month you are required to have a part-time job.
    6. If you receive your check on a day other than the 1st, you are receiving SSDI and are not required to have a part time job.

Pass Cadre Information

Testimonials

Michael

 

On 7/26/2012 8:27 AM

 HI Everyone!

 … I just wanted to let you all know that last night I used the remaining $150 on the card to purchase my FIRST EVER SUIT!! I am 38 years old and have NEVER had a suit it was pretty exciting for me! Thank you all again for all this help it has really made a huge difference in my life and being able to feel confident in my self and appearance at work!

 

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!

 Michael

 

 

Susan

"I never knew all the help that was available for a disabled person until I found Disabled Workers. They have made understanding the rules easy!"

Gayle

To Whom It May Concern;
I had been on Social Security Disability for seventeen years. Wanting to go back to work, I didn’t know where to begin until I ran across www.passplanhelp.com. I had a great fear of losing my benefits if I did not succeed at working. I also knew it would take having courses at the local vocational school, reliable transportation, and other things to meet my goal of returning to work. I contacted Mr. Stephen Schrader and he led me through the entire process. I am now getting help through the pass plan including all of the things I required so I could return to work. Mr. Schrader answered all of my questions, helped write the application, contacted the Social Security workers, explained what was available, stayed in touch with me, and much more. I couldn’t have gotten this help without him. I urge you to check out the pass plan because it is a wonderful program.
Sincerely,
"Gayle"

David

Dear Janet, Ron and Steve,

I can't thank you enough for all that you've done on my behalf over these past years. In large part due to your efforts and positive encouragement I now work full time and am also employed part time on call. Considering where I started from,this is a serious benefit to me and to society as a whole.

It's also a testament to the effectiveness of your company and particularly the people who work there.

If anyone is new to your program let them be aware this is the finest and most caring group of people they will ever chance to meet.

Sincerely and with great admiration,

David

More Helpful Resources

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 Need help in writing a business plan? Want to know how to get started?

Check out your local Small Business Development Center

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 Check out your local Small Business Development Center

Many templates for a variety of businesses

 SCORE

 -Really- valuable resource. Retired business executives who can help you with advice and contacts! Website offers many templates for a variety of businesses. They have free consultation and low cost workshops available. They have a locator for their nearest office.