Part time dole

lila44

Hi -

Could anyone here help me?

I am a part-time student (repeating 1 class). I only have college 2days per week (Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning).

I also have a part-time job. 8 hrs/week.

Would I have any basis to make a claim at all?

Thanks

saywhatyousee

no you are in education and have an income

lila44

well, you can be in receipt of dole if you work less that 24 (i think) hours a week.

I was just wondering as I am a part-time student, whether that would make a difference.

gav86

Have you registered back with the college and paid fee's and all. A few of my mates have gone on the dole when they have failed a college year, not registered for the repeat year and just did the exams at the end - If you have a big lecture class then you can still sit in on lectures.

lila44

gav86 wrote: »

Have you registered back with the college and paid fee's and all. A few of my mates have gone on the dole when they have failed a college year, not registered for the repeat year and just did the exams at the end - If you have a big lecture class then you can still sit in on lectures.

that's a good idea, but I have registered and also, if I did that I would miss out on doing the continous assessment! which i need!

it's only 3 hours per week that I will be in college.

lila44

update -

went there today, and I have an appointment to talk to someone on monday week.

yay.