going back into full time education age 23 unemployed

lalaland8

getting a job just isn't happening for me right now so I am considering going back to college try to get some extra qualification whilst I am unable to find work

now heres the problem
I want to move so say I find a flat which will accept dss
then what benifits would I be intitled to, or does the college give you money (I know some do)

Evilm

At 23 you are most likely going to have to pay for the courses you want to take unless you can get funding. I know a friend got told she would need to pay when she turned 19 when I was studying.

If they have funding for that course and can provide it free that is great.

This says you could have a chance at funds - you would need to contact the college to see if they do have funds and would consider that you qualify. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/DG_10033131

Lith

If you don't work,

you can get the course paid for you, simply show them YOUR JSA book and a letter to proov your on JSA you will probs have to pay £20) or something to enroll. but the course should be free if its for a diploma based.


at 23 you will get JSA and housing benfit but you wont get the FULL amount because you are not 25 (unless you apply DHP) - Which only lasts for 3-5 months