Job seekers allowance and leaving uni
I have recently submitted my dissertation, the last assignment of my postgrad, and my deadline for it has passed. I am having trouble finding a job now, so wanted to apply for JSA (job seekers allowance). But am I still classed as a student until I get my final assignment result? I dont know when I would officially no longer be classed as a student and eligible for the allowance.
You’re only eligible for JSA if you’ve worked as an employee and have paid National Insurance contributions in the last 2-3 years.
If you haven’t worked and thus paid NI in the last few years, you will need to apply for Universal Credit instead.
If you haven’t worked and thus paid NI in the last few years, you will need to apply for Universal Credit instead.
Original post by LeapingLucy
You’re only eligible for JSA if you’ve worked as an employee and have paid National Insurance contributions in the last 2-3 years.
If you haven’t worked and thus paid NI in the last few years, you will need to apply for Universal Credit instead.
If you haven’t worked and thus paid NI in the last few years, you will need to apply for Universal Credit instead.
I worked part time whilst doing my post grad and believe I made NI contributions, would I be eligible?
I would contact your local citizens advice - they will be able to help you figure out what you are eligible for, be that new style JSA or UC:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/jobseekers-allowance-jsa/before-you-claim-jsa/check-if-you-can-get-jsa/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/jobseekers-allowance-jsa/before-you-claim-jsa/check-if-you-can-get-jsa/
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