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Can I get JSA?

JamesWMH
JamesWMH Posts: 67 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
I recently quit uni, becuase I couldn't handle the stress and pressure on me. Am I allowed to claim Job Seekers Allowance? I'm asking because maybe they will say because I quit I'm not allowed to get it?

Thanks,
Current debts:
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  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    If you are looking for a job then yes you can put in a claim. Sanctions are for those who leave paid employment.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • 19lottie82
    19lottie82 Posts: 6,033 Forumite
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    If you have received any loan or bursary payments that will cover you until the end of term, then you may not be able to apply until then.

    You must also formally inform the university that you have quit so they can provide a letter to support your JSA application.
  • Lith
    Lith Posts: 897 Forumite
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    HappyMJ wrote: »
    If you are looking for a job then yes you can put in a claim. Sanctions are for those who leave paid employment.


    and always away around that, (never tell them the truth..) they cant be trusted.


    if you left paid employment on ya own will... who the hell in the right mind will tell that to the JC? LOL
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  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    Lith wrote: »
    and always away around that, (never tell them the truth..) they cant be trusted.


    if you left paid employment on ya own will... who the hell in the right mind will tell that to the JC? LOL

    If you left paid employment always tell the truth, they will check with any employer as to why you left anyway.

    Saves you time and stress.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • Lith
    Lith Posts: 897 Forumite
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    McKneff wrote: »
    If you left paid employment always tell the truth, they will check with any employer as to why you left anyway.

    Saves you time and stress.

    Maybe for you... (but never tell the truth to the JC) you know what there like...


    only tell the truth IF IT REALLY MATTERS
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  • boobies
    boobies Posts: 283 Forumite
    Lith wrote: »
    and always away around that, (never tell them the truth..) they cant be trusted.


    if you left paid employment on ya own will... who the hell in the right mind will tell that to the JC? LOL

    Sounds like you are the one that can't be trusted!
  • Lith
    Lith Posts: 897 Forumite
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    boobies wrote: »
    Sounds like you are the one that can't be trusted!

    really?... damn someone's nervous :)
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  • LadyMissA
    LadyMissA Posts: 3,263 Forumite
    Lith wrote: »
    and always away around that, (never tell them the truth..) they cant be trusted.


    if you left paid employment on ya own will... who the hell in the right mind will tell that to the JC? LOL
    So they do not check then? I had to hand on my letter of resignation to prove to them I wasn't sacked or walked out and they wrote to my old co.
  • Lith
    Lith Posts: 897 Forumite
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    LadyMissA wrote: »
    So they do not check then? I had to hand on my letter of resignation to prove to them I wasn't sacked or walked out and they wrote to my old co.

    Well during the time, i did the same thing (fed up with the boss) left on my own will (waited 2 months...) and applied JSA told them been out of work for 6 months..... (no checks..) - they did ask what have i been doing during 6 months I just said looking for jobs and was away.


    but nothing ever came back at me.
    (i needed the money and don't want them to mess it up)

    - it's not nice to lie.. but when it comes to the JC
    (you have to think for number 1)

    Long time ago that was...

    (not sure if the JC have changed since then.)
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  • Vincent_Buenisedes
    Vincent_Buenisedes Posts: 312 Forumite
    When dealing with the jokers at the Jobcentre my motto is always:
    Always apply, and if denied - APPEAL!"
    Works every time!
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