Because SSI is a means tested program, individuals receiving SSI can qualify for incentives offered by certain state and federal programs, such as tuition waivers and financial aid packages. Though, working a part-time job or participating in a work study program my impact the amount of students’ SSI benefits received and thus their qualification for the tuition assistance. Despite this, it is possible for an individual enrolled in further education to exclude some earnings from their part-time jobs or work study programs as to not affect their benefits, as detailed under incentives offered by the SSA.