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When will benefits to my child end?

A child’s entitlement to receive a benefit ends on the last day of the month before any of the following events:  

  • Becomes age 18 unless he/she is a full-time student at a recognized school or is incapable of self support;
  • Becomes capable of self-support after becoming age 18 unless he/she is a full-time student at a recognized school;
  • Becomes age 22 if he/she is a student and capable of self-support;
  • Stops attending school on a full-time basis after age 18 unless deemed incapable of self-support; or
  • Dies or marries

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