Hi Everyone,
I am in the same situation as many of you here. I have been workin in England as an EEA migrant worker since August 2006 and started my course in 2008 however not given up part time working. My hours are also set between me and my manager. Last year I have received the support (Local Authority dealt with it) this year my eligibilty has already been approved in the summer and received the payment schedule, however I was receiveng different letters later on, finally I had to submit applications 3 times for different reasons, finally I had to apply as a new student again in November, my second year started in September, I am without student support working in my job, but can not take up more work as I am doing now since I am studying and I am expecting a baby too. Basicly I was execting for this support as once it was confirmed already and now I am gutted. They refused the application they required as they say my job is not genuie and effective community activity. They advised me on the phone because I am a waitress it doesn't realte to my studies. Well last year I was a waitress to....how could I work related to my study if I have not got the relevant qualification yet. There are no such rules saying my work has to relate my study. I have just put my appeal and also have my local MP involved. It is a nightmare they're doing, I don't know how I will be able to carry on with my course if they refuse me.
I was wondering does anyone know if i get a refusal again, and I become a self-employed as well just now (as I have a nail tech qualification just not working as one yet, but I prob will need to if I have no choice left) would I be eligible for the support as I am concerned self-employment takes into account as well. I would appreciate if you could give some help on it.
Good luck to all of you who already appealed and let us know if there is any news.