Eligible for JSA?

Hi there.

I'll be due to finish my Apprenticeship in the end of January. However, I will be going to University in September/October 2013.

During the mean time from January till September, can I claim Job Seekers Allowance to support me while I look for work?

I really do not want to go on, but I will have no real choice but to go on as I'll need to support myself for 8 months if I cannot find employment, as it is definitely not a guarantee that you will just leave a job and go straight into another one in this economical climate.

Thanks

Reply 1

Tiger Rag

If you're available for and seeking work, you can claim.

Reply 2

River85

If you have a confirmed place t university I don't think you can claim.

You can chose not to tell them you have a place, and just sign off in September, at your risk.

Reply 3

JohnLAMan

Original post by River85

If you have a confirmed place t university I don't think you can claim.

You can chose not to tell them you have a place, and just sign off in September, at your risk.

I'd rather not put it at risk. I'll go down and ask either way, and make it very clear that I am intending to go to University as I have place confirmed (conditional offer - conditions on showing them my certificates as I already have the grades).

Thanks for your help - it's much appreciated.

Reply 4

River85

Original post by JohnLAMan

I was allowed in 2004 but I am not sure if the fact that I was going to Uni in Oct actually sunk in or perhaps the rule changed later.

In 2008 I was informed that a student who has taken a break from uni, or on a gap year/is due to start uni, can claim. The exception being people who have suspended studies due to health.