Dole eligibility

ciano90

Hey everyone,
I'm finishing college classes in late may however as part of my course I have to write a thesis and hand it in by august 31st, my question is am i eligible to claim the dole when my classes finish or when I hand in my thesis?

cee_jay

Will you be available for and looking for work?

ciano90

I wouldnt be able to juggle full time work and writing a thesis I don't think.. I would happily take 20 hours per week somewhere though. Does this make a difference?

Little My

I am deferring 2 exams until August, and when I was talking to the college secretary I told her I was concerned I wouldn't be able to sign on. She said that as far as she was concerned, if your finished classes (and not going back next year) you are finished uni.

I am applying for every job under the sun (don't get me started, 3 years bar experience from a couple of years back and I can't even get a bar job at the mo seemingly) and I see no reason why I wouldn't be able to work and study in the evening if need be.

I assume you will still need the uni letter I have seen other posters mention, so if the uni give it to you, you should be able to sign on.

cee_jay

ciano90 wrote: »

I wouldnt be able to juggle full time work and writing a thesis I don't think.. I would happily take 20 hours per week somewhere though. Does this make a difference?

One of the conditions for the payment is you are looking for and available for full time work so you would not qualify. Have a read of the FAQ thread a lot of questions on student eligibility answered there.

starface

If you can get your college to sign a letter stating you are finishing college then you can sign on. Technically I don't think you are meant to but if your college gives you that letter then that satisfies the social welfare offices.