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(3) If the child does not begin post high school education immediately but later decides<br />

to enter school full-time, compensation would begin on the date school attendance began,<br />

as stated in (1)(b) above. In this situation, the individual would remain entitled to four<br />

years <strong>of</strong> compensation based on school attendance, provided he or she did not turn 23. In<br />

either case, compensation is continued during any interval between school terms if the<br />

interval does not exceed four months and if the beneficiary demonstrates a bona fide intent<br />

to continue in school the following year. In the absence <strong>of</strong> specific contrary evidence, the<br />

CE may consider the student's decision to begin or continue full time studies a bona fide<br />

statement <strong>of</strong> intent.<br />

(4) Where a student is prevented by reasons beyond his or her control (such as brief<br />

but incapacitating illness) from continuing in school, compensation may be continued for a<br />

period <strong>of</strong> reasonable duration. However, any such period would be counted toward the four<br />

years <strong>of</strong> entitlement. The CE will determine what constitutes "reasons beyond the control"<br />

<strong>of</strong> the beneficiary and decide what may be considered a period <strong>of</strong> reasonable duration<br />

during which compensation may be continued. The CE will also place a memorandum in the<br />

file outlining the circumstances <strong>of</strong> the case and the reasons for the decision. (See<br />

paragraph (7)(c) below concerning declarations <strong>of</strong> overpayments in these situations).<br />

(5) The CE obtains pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> student status through the use <strong>of</strong> Forms CA-1615 and<br />

CA-1617. The CA-1615 should be forwarded to the dependent's parent or guardian at least<br />

three months before the dependent's 18th birthday. Where compensation is being paid for<br />

school attendance, Form CA-1617 should be sent twice each year at least two months prior<br />

to the date the current semester (or quarter, etc.) is scheduled to end. The CE should note<br />

on the CA-674 the number <strong>of</strong> years <strong>of</strong> eligibility remaining for each beneficiary based on<br />

student status.<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 105

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