Jobseekers Allowance - How does my student status and savings afftect it?

Hey there,

I am to become redundant in June having been working teaching whilst completing a postgraduate degree.

I have been paying taxes etc. I wonder if I am applying for jobseekers allowance whilst still a registered full time student will this affect it.

I also have just decided to rent out my own place as I dont know when I will be working etc and I cant afford to risk the mortgage. Will my equity now be taken into account in terms of my "savings". I have some savings I know these are taken into account but I also have a huge mortgage and some student loans are these taken into account?

With thanks

You cannot claim Jobseeker's Allowance or Benefit while you are a full-time student.

But other post-grads have done so?? Some other posts said they had or are they wrong?

As a registered full-time student you would not be considered available for and genuinely seeking full-time employment, two of the basic conditions for claiming JB.

I am only answering based on the info. you gave. I can't comment on "other posts" as I don't know what their exact circumstances are/were!

Cityliving said:

But other post-grads have done so?? Some other posts said they had or are they wrong?

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Are you genuinely available for and seeking work? If not then you don't qualify for Jobseekers Allowance/Benefit. End of story.

Oh I intend on working a normal 9-5 and completing writing in two months,

I cant afford not to work a proper job but until I get one (my qualifications are quite specified) I will need to get some assistance.

Sorry - I don't fully understand your previous post. Are you available for and seeking work? If so then you can apply for JA/JB. If not then you can't. Why not just apply and provide the necessary information and let SW make a decision?

Oh I want to work but I am concerned that me being a registered student will make them think I`m not able to go working when I am.

Its hard to prove I am, I am applying for jobs etc but was concerned they would just say well are you really able to. Plus I have my apt which is now considered an investment which I gather means I have savings which essentially removes all my potential payments

If I was you then I would just apply and let them decide. Obviously you must be honest and truthful when dealing with them, filling in forms, answering questions etc. Your means are only relevant to means tested JA. If you qualify for PRSI linked JB then these are irrelevant. It's not that hard to provide evidence that you are applying for jobs, getting refusals or interviews etc. if asked.