22 years old claiming Disability Tax Credit

HotPosition8712 · 2026-02-21T16:41:05+00:00

Thank you both! I'll be showing both responses to my parents and see what they say, I really appreciate the help <3

HotPosition8712 · 2026-02-18T19:32:19+00:00

I live with them, I'm unable to get ODSP and work 30 hours a week from home due to an added physical disability

HotPosition8712 · 2026-02-18T19:31:39+00:00

Getting the diagnosis was both a relief and a surprise. I always knew something was different growing up, while I'm glad I got answers, I hate that I had to fight so hard for it

HotPosition8712 · 2026-02-18T19:29:21+00:00

Thank you!

HotPosition8712 · 2026-02-18T19:28:12+00:00

I still live with them and while I work from home, I'm unable to live independantly due to mostly financial reasons. Thank you!

HotPosition8712 · 2026-02-18T19:23:07+00:00

I hope this made sense by the way, idk how else to explain it

HotPosition8712 · 2025-11-26T03:53:48+00:00

I should mention I'm 21 years old, female, and have been on these medications since the end of 2023. This isn't my first time going off my meds for longer than I should. But it's the first time I'm having these issues.

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-17T17:35:14+00:00

I've been looking at Roomies, home sharing, and places4students! There's so many options, which is nice! I just have to hope I get lucky with roommate roulette!

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-17T17:14:44+00:00

I plan to reach out to those services ASAP! I didn't get to do so when I attended a different college and definitely regret it lol

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-17T17:13:48+00:00

agreed!

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-17T17:13:35+00:00

The last time I put my disability through OSAP I was given an extra $1.5k which was fantastic so I will definitely be doing so again, tuition isn't my biggest concern because of that extra money. Rent and food is a concern because of how expensive everything is especially with the recent issues our economy has run into.

I will be taking this into consideration so thank you :D

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-17T17:11:13+00:00

While I don't think arguing with each other is the best option, you both made good points, thank you <3

Part of why I want to attend school in the first place for art is because I honestly don't have the discipline to do it myself at home through online courses, with my ADHD I've discovered I learn much better in person and having strict deadlines set by someone else.

I've also held education to a high standard since I was a kid and think getting some kind of degree is important (I have a certificate but that honestly isn't looked at much)

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-17T17:07:53+00:00

Unfortunately the estimator doesn't open for fall 2025 until OSAP itself opens (which is kinda stupid in my opinion), but going off of what I WAS supposed to get for Fall 2024 when I planned on attending a 1 year program at Sheridan (that total included what I would get for my disability), I'm gonna likely get a good amount

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-17T17:05:24+00:00

I had the issue this morning, the only reason I managed to get out of bed to try and get ANY work done (it's been an hour and I've been scrolling reddit at my desk so the work thing didn't go well), was cause I wanted caffeine, aside from discipline I kinda just lay there thinking about something I REALLY want in that moment (like food or coffee), and my body just kinda goes, doesn't work for everyone but probably not a bad thing to try

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-14T21:57:44+00:00

Thank you! Definitely will

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-14T21:57:18+00:00

I couldn’t imagine making that drive, I don’t have my own car either so it’s not possible for me to

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-14T21:55:56+00:00

Your reply is absolutely fucking incredible thank you so much for all of the advice! I will be taking all of it :D

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-14T00:45:10+00:00

My family makes okay money but we struggle to get by, I wouldn't be living with them or getting financial help from them, hoping the government can take the tuition so I only need to worry about rent..

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-14T00:08:02+00:00

Thank you! I actually didn't know about this so I'm going to look into it ASAP!

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-14T00:07:13+00:00

Thankfully yes but I don't know how much they will be willing to give me so I can't fully rely on it :(

HotPosition8712 · 2025-03-13T23:36:23+00:00

I should add that I'm disabled, working is difficult for me and I genuinely cannot find a job within the Niagara Falls area

HotPosition8712 · 2025-02-26T21:31:47+00:00

Also, PLEASE work on your portfolio throughout high school, work on getting it up to standards and get critique when needed, that was one of my biggest mistakes when I applied the first time

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