<p>I am currently getting survivor benefits because my step-father is retired and I am in my senior year of high school at the age of 18. These benefits stop when I graduate high school. Due to these benefits, I cannot get a job, or these benefits will stop coming. ( So I figured I can focus on my studies instead). On my college applications, I realize that they would like to see that I have had a job, but do the benefits I haven't. Should I explain my situation to them or will it make things worse, and possibly make me seem lazy?</p>
<p>Volunteer and put in as many hours as you are able. It looks better on your resume than fast food anyway.</p>