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Level 1
posted Feb 25, 2021 9:06:08 AM

How do I change my answer to the question "were you a full time student for five months last year?"

I accidentally clicked yes when I should have clicked no.  I found how to change the answer from no to yes.  It involves modifying the Education Expenses Summary.  But I don't have any education expenses therefore I have no summary.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 25, 2021 9:59:58 AM

In the "My Info" section where you enter your "Personal Information" you will find the question asking about your student status.  You can change your answer there. This answer affects which interview sections are triggered for you later; for example the education topic.  

Level 1
Mar 1, 2021 12:06:45 PM

Thank you. I still struggled with this, but finally figured out that I am only asked the full or part time student question if I change my occupation to student. Or during the review process, which is when I clicked the wrong answer. But that answer doesn't seem to be in my profile anywhere. Thank you for taking the time to help me.