What do they do now?

Oldernotwiser

berna123 wrote: »

Yes his partner is actively looking for work.

Then she should be able to claim JSA.

berna123

They are going to go into the job centre this afternoon and see what they can and cant claim for. So i will let you all know the outcome.
Thanks again for all your help everyone.

jackieb

sh1305 wrote: »

Er, it is. I was at college last year we got told that the reason why our course is less than 16 hours is because there are some people who are on benefits, which they can't get if they were at college full-time.

My son's doing a 2 year full-time HND course. He was getting IS with IB before he applied for a place. Before he started college he let them know of his change in circumstances, and what course and for how long it was. He got a letter back saying it wouldn't make a difference to his benefits.

GlasweJen

Full time students can't claim job seekers allowance, not even in the summer holidays so it sounds like you've been misadvised by someone?

toffee163

People on Income Support ot IB/ESA can attend college depending on the level as it is not a job seeking benefit. Your sons partner can claim JSA if she is looking for work and your son would be exempt as he would then become the childcarer. The other option would be for 1 of them to get a job 16+ hours and claim Working Tax Credits.

Blackpool_Saver

There is so much wrong information on this thread.

See a professional for advice.

DX2

Blackpool_Saver wrote: »

There is so much wrong information on this thread.

See a professional for advice.

Is there? maybe you can point out the wrong information.

Oldernotwiser

Blackpool_Saver wrote: »

There is so much wrong information on this thread.

See a professional for advice.

What makes you think that the OP or her son could afford professional advice?

Indie_Kid

jackieb wrote: »

My son's doing a 2 year full-time HND course. He was getting IS with IB before he applied for a place. Before he started college he let them know of his change in circumstances, and what course and for how long it was. He got a letter back saying it wouldn't make a difference to his benefits.

But it depends how many hours "full-time" is. For adult learning grant, it's only 12 hours.

I think the rules are different for disabled people?

dookar

sh1305 wrote: »

Er, it is. I was at college last year we got told that the reason why our course is less than 16 hours is because there are some people who are on benefits, which they can't get if they were at college full-time.

Er, 'tisn't.

The number of hours only really matter depending on how the course is funded. If the course is not funded, or is not funded by specific organisations, then the number of hours means little. A person could do 40 hours and if the education establishment considered it a part time course then part time it is. As the OPs son has been both studying and receiving JSA it is reasonable to assume he is on a part time course, so the guidance i quoted may be relevant.