Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) & Part Time Students

biggerdunk

Hello,

This is my first post here so firstly hello everyone.

I read somewhere that part time students are eligible to apply for job seekers allowance. Does anyone know if this is true/how many hours of study you need to be doing to qualify?

Thank you very much for any advice.

Chris

MissMoneypenny

A quick google found this

http://www.dsdni.gov.uk/index/ssa/benefit_information/help_in_your_situation/students/students_-_jsa.htm

karenx

You also have to be seeking work to apply for JSA

MrsManda

Are you referring to Higher Education students (i.e. university) or Further Education (i.e. A-levels)?

For HE:

Part-time students

If you’re studying part time, you may be able to claim Jobseeker's Allowance if you are:

• out of work or working less than 16 hours a week on average
• capable of working
• available for work
• actively seeking work
• below retirement age

Normally, you must also be aged 18 or over. You must be willing to go to a job interview, even if you have to take time off from your course. You should also be prepared to rearrange your hours of study to fit around a job.