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Social welfare after graduation

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  • 27-03-2011 12:06pm
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    kris44
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭


    I'll be finished my degree this year, and I was wondering could anyone tell me from experience how soon after I finish can I start claiming social welfare? Will it be after I graduate or as soon as I finish exams?


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    eirn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭eirn


    As soon as you finish your exams. Might actually be an idea to go about applying soon as it takes so long to process, and all of the payments will be back-dated. You'll prob need a letter from the college to state that you have offically finished attending on whatever date.


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    kris44
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭kris44


    Thats good advice, I think i'll head to the citizens info shop to find out everything i need to apply


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    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users Posts: 9,126 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    I applied before I'd finished my exams. They ask you to put the end date of your studies on your form so if you put down the date of your last exam your payment will be backdated to this date when it is finally approved.


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    peadar1987
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭peadar1987


    It'll take a while for them to means-test you if you're living at home though. And if your parents are anything but slaves, you'll only get a pittance. I got burned by that. So much effort, only to be told that I'm not eligible.


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    Howjadoo
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Howjadoo


    Kris44 you should apply asap. I didnt apply until 6 months after I finished exams and now it's dodgy if I will be back-dated. Also, you will only be means tested if you apply for "Job seekers allowance". And yes Peadar1987 is right - unless your parents are slaves you won't get much. But I applied for "Job seekers benefit" and I wasn't means tested. I am lucky enough to work part time, but because I earn so little I am receiving the Dole. I didn't have to tell one word of a lie, so imo "job seekers benefit" is the best one to apply for if you're a graduate still living at home. :)


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