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Student OASDI beneficiaries: program utilization and educational aspirations

R I Hastings

    Social Security Bulletin
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Many eligible students received Social Security student benefits in 1972, with benefit amounts influencing educational plans. Most beneficiaries were expected to complete their undergraduate studies before benefits ended.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Economics
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Social Security student benefits were available to eligible children in 1972.
    • Nearly 2 million children aged 18-21 were estimated to be eligible for these benefits.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the utilization of Social Security student benefits by children in December 1972.
    • To analyze factors influencing benefit receipt and educational attainment.

    Main Methods:

    • Descriptive analysis of benefit utilization.
    • Comparison of enrollment rates between beneficiaries and the general population.
    • Multivariate analysis of benefit amount and educational plans.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately one-third of eligible children received benefits in December 1972.
    • Enrollment rates were similar across beneficiary and total populations.
    • Benefit amount showed a significant nonlinear relationship with continued schooling plans.
    • An estimated 68% were projected to complete undergraduate studies before benefit termination.

    Conclusions:

    • Social Security student benefits supported a significant portion of eligible youth in pursuing higher education.
    • Benefit levels may influence students' decisions to continue their education.
    • The program aimed to assist students in completing their undergraduate degrees.

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