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Can Uni students claim jobseekers allowance in summer holidays?


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They couldn't in the late 90's when I went to uni as they are in full time education.

The only time they could claim was between leaving school and starting the course at uni and they have to be looking for work for the summer.

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Apparently, single parents, or parents who are both in full-time education, can claim jobseekers' during the holiday (if they really are looking for work, of course) but nobody else. So apart from one exception, that won't apply to very many people, the above comments are correct.

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You'd have to drop out and re-enroll in September/October.

 

To be honest, the system is a joke, the Summer is so long a 3 year course could be fit into 2 years.

 

At Buckingham University it does fit into two years - or did, when I knew anything about the place.

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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10034876

 

 

Apparently, single parents, or parents who are both in full-time education, can claim jobseekers' during the holiday (if they really are looking for work, of course) but nobody else. So apart from one exception, that won't apply to very many people, the above comments are correct.

Students who are parents can also claim income support, infact thats more likely because they usually won't be actively seeking permanent work
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