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Back to education allowance ( Means tested)

Olly1884 · 2018-02-07 21:15:37

Hello I’m planning on going back to college in September. I’ve been working part time and claiming jobseekers benefit since November. If I continue to do this until September , I will meet the qualifying period to be able to claim the back to education allowance . (Second level courses-3 months (78 paid or credited days of…

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Hello I’m planning on going back to college in September. I’ve been working part time and claiming jobseekers benefit since November. If I continue to do this until September , I will meet the qualifying period to be able to claim the back to education allowance .
(Second level courses-3 months (78 paid or credited days of unemployment).
(Third level courses-9 months (234 paid or credited days of unemployment)
I’ve read confusing information stating that any means I have will be deducted from the maximum BTEA rate (€193). What exactly will social welfare be looking at when means testing the BTEA? Will my earnings from my part time job result in me getting a reduced BTEA rate?

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