The techniques taught in the SOAR Online Course can improve the quality and completeness of any SSI/SSDI application. Individuals who complete the course are encouraged to use what they learn to improve SSI/SSDI applications for themselves or others. However, those who enroll in this course agree that the label “SOAR” will only be used on SSI/SSDI applications for persons who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
In completing the Online Course Practice Case, case managers are required to do their work independently and not copy others or submit "joint" work. This is a requirement to receive a SOAR certificate of completion and 20 CEUs from the NASW.