College and Stamps

Whambulance

I'v been to see a REGSA Adult Guidance Councillor and was advised I can claim SW and BTEA after 9 months

What I would like to know is if I work Part-Time is it possible to claim stamps also while going to college full-time?

I can't find anything through google about this

eastbono

Whambulance wrote: »

I'v been to see a REGSA Adult Guidance Councillor and was advised I can claim SW and BTEA after 9 months

What I would like to know is if I work Part-Time is it possible to claim stamps also while going to college full-time?

I can't find anything through google about this

If you mean you want to claim jobseekers benefit while attending college full-time....the answer is no as it is a jobseekers payment. You have to be available and looking for full time work. As you will be in college full time you will not meet the availability or looking for full time work criteria.

Whambulance

I understand that but isn't working part-time and claiming stamps different to jobseekers?

That was the question I was aiming to have answered, can I work Part-time, claim stamps and attend college Full-time, you'll have to forgive me, this is all new to me as i'v worked since 16 but is claiming stamps while part-time not different to jobseekers?

Sue Ellen

Claiming your stamps is claiming jobseekers. Are you currently working full time and giving up full time work to do the course?

Whambulance

Hi Sue, I was in full time employment and was laid off. As a result i applied for JSA/JSB but then after meeting with REGSA Guidance Councillor I was advised after 9 months I can get JS and BTEA if I applied. I might have a job offer in the next few days so i'm unsure, if i take the job as part time and do x's and o's i wont be able to go to college, thats what i'm gathering from most snippets of information i managed to find, feel at a loss as everything seems to be geared towards making it very difficult for anyone to get an education

eastbono

Whambulance wrote: »

I understand that but isn't working part-time and claiming stamps different to jobseekers?

That was the question I was aiming to have answered, can I work Part-time, claim stamps and attend college Full-time, you'll have to forgive me, this is all new to me as i'v worked since 16 but is claiming stamps while part-time not different to jobseekers?

You cant be in full time education and claim jobseekers unless you were on jobseekers applied for btea and were awarded btea. Claiming jsb while part-time is jobseekers...you are still supposed to be available and looking for full time work and you cant if you are in full time education.

Sue Ellen

If you have been on claim for 234 days by the time you start college you can go on BTEA even if you are claiming part time. How long are you on claim now?

Annasopra

You can claim btea and work part time at the same time if that is what you are asking.

The INOU information service gives fantastic advice and they can probably explain things properly to you

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