dole for graduate

niallofthenine

hi folks, im finishing college tomorrow and want to sign on.

how much will i get per week if im living at home, and how much will

i get if im living in rented accom?

also whats the difference between dole and job seekers allowance?


Regards

later12

I understand that you have to be finished for three months before you can claim benefits, otherwise college students would simply sign on each summer.

Apparently, you may be entitled to make a claim, without having to pass the three month gap, if it is shown that you are in need of social housing.

mikemac

But the OP is a graduate so can sign on now
OP, you need to go to your college administration department and get a letter confirming you are finishing your course of study

JSA: You don't have enough contributions so you need to do a means test and an interview and possibly the inspector will call to your place. Expect weeks and months of delays.

JSB: You have enough contributions. Were you working during college, like a barman or waitressing or did you have any job? The staff will tell you instantly if you qualify or not. If you do, it's extremely straightforward

RichardAnd

I think this is one for the welfare forum. You'll get better answers in there than in here.

niallofthenine

hi folks, im finishing college tomorrow and want to sign on.

how much will i get per week if im living at home, and how much will

i get if im living in rented accom?

also whats the difference between dole and job seekers allowance?


Regards

mp22

I'm guessing that you wont qualify for Benefit.(JSB)
JSA requirements here http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_allowance.html

You will need a letter from your college stating the finishing date of your course.

Annasopra

niallofthenine wrote: »

hi folks, im finishing college tomorrow and want to sign on.

how much will i get per week if im living at home, and how much will

i get if im living in rented accom?

also whats the difference between dole and job seekers allowance?


Regards

You get Jsa based on your age - it's the same as dole

scooby2791

Johnnymcg wrote: »

You get Jsa based on your age - it's the same as dole

€100 a week for under 24s and €188 a week for everyone over 24. JSA is also means tested if you are living at home so if your parents earn over a certain amount you won't qualify AFAIK.

sceptre

Moved to State Benefits.

kneeelix

The three months is for school leavers not graduates. also students cannot sign on during the summer as they are in full time education and registered for a full time course. hence they need a letter from the college confirming they have completed a full time course in order to begin the process. Contributions will be taken into account too.

dudara

Threads merged into one. OP - please do not create multiple threads on the same topic.

dudara

Pandoras Twist

I have a similar issue, I've finished my course but I may be doing a masters. How will this affect my claim?

I worked full time for 2 years before I began college so I think I should have enough contributions for the JSA but I am still living at home and am under 25

Lugh Ildanach

scooby2791 wrote: »

€100 a week for under 24s and €188 a week for everyone over 24. JSA is also means tested if you are living at home so if your parents earn over a certain amount you won't qualify AFAIK.

Not quite accurate.

The rates for Jobseekers Allowance are:

- 100 Euro per week for 18-21s
- 144 for 22-24 year olds
- 188 for 25 and over.

These rates do not apply if you already had a claim in before they changed the rates, or if you have a dependent child, or if you are moving from Jobseekers Benefit to Jobseekers Allowance.

If you live with your parents, their income is taken into account. It will start to affect your claim if your parents earn more than 600 Euro net a week (after they have deducted mortgage/rent costs and some other deductions). See here for the exact calculation method http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/means_test_for_social_welfare_payments/how_parents_income_can_affect_jobseekers_allowance.html

The figure if you are only living with one parent is 470 Euro. Any amount above this is assessed at 34% so for every 100 Euro that they earn over this, you'll lose 34 Euro off your claim.

None of the above applies for Jobseekers Benefit, it is paid based on your 2009 earnings, if you were earning more than 300 Euro a week in 2009 you will get the full rate, if earning less there is a sliding scale.

There are also increases to the above rates if you are also claiming for a spouse/partner or dependent children.

swizzle123

I too am a graduate as of next week and was wondering the same thing. I have heard a mix from people saying you have to wait three months and some saying ya do not!! Im sooo confused!!

Annasopra

swizzle123 wrote: »

I too am a graduate as of next week and was wondering the same thing. I have heard a mix from people saying you have to wait three months and some saying ya do not!! Im sooo confused!!

No - don't wait 3 months - go to social welfare now

swizzle123

Will do!!! My friend has mentioned being called in for an interview! Is this true??

Annasopra

swizzle123 wrote: »

Will do!!! My friend has mentioned being called in for an interview! Is this true??

Probably - you have to sign up with fascinating and/or a local employment service

swizzle123

How do I get the feeling this will be soo much torture of froms and meeting for a hundred euro!!!!

Mickeroo

Question. Didn't want to start another thread..... I've just finished my final year of an ordinary degree, I'm planning to do an add on Honours degree starting in september but there's no garauntee I'll get a place, can i sign on??

Mickeroo

Mickeroo wrote: »

Question. Didn't want to start another thread..... I've just finished my final year of an ordinary degree, I'm planning to do an add on Honours degree starting in september but there's no garauntee I'll get a place, can i sign on??

Anyone?

dienbienphu

niallofthenine wrote: »

hi folks, im finishing college tomorrow and want to sign on.

how much will i get per week if im living at home, and how much will

i get if im living in rented accom?

also whats the difference between dole and job seekers allowance?


Regards

i cant believe you'd even be contemplating getting the dole. you should just take up and leave the first chance you get.

i dont understand. since you went to college and finished shouldnt you be looking for a job?

A.Tomas

I'm a graduate. I live at home. My Dad only works, and I get e40 a week from the dole.

NOT 100 or 200.


Hope this helps.

dudara

dienbienphu wrote: »

i cant believe you'd even be contemplating getting the dole. you should just take up and leave the first chance you get.

i dont understand. since you went to college and finished shouldnt you be looking for a job?

@dienbienphu And while he is looking for a job, he is entitled to talk to Social Welfare and see what benefits he can claim in that timeframe.

Please take the time to read the forum charter and remember that we ask all posts to be constructive and helpful.

dudara

swizzle123

Mickeroo wrote: »

Question. Didn't want to start another thread..... I've just finished my final year of an ordinary degree, I'm planning to do an add on Honours degree starting in september but there's no garauntee I'll get a place, can i sign on??

Hey Im not to sure if ya can or not for definite but I had a friend who had applied for her masters and like you she wasnt to sure if she would get the masters or not so for the summer months she did end up signing on...

Mickeroo

swizzle123 wrote: »

Hey Im not to sure if ya can or not for definite but I had a friend who had applied for her masters and like you she wasnt to sure if she would get the masters or not so for the summer months she did end up signing on...

Thanks. Yea the college are giving me a letter to say I'm finished, they seem to think I can sign on so fingers crossed.

Guinness11

Ok so
I finish college in May! Im currently looking for jobs and have yet to hear back anything concrete yet. So as a back up im thinking the dole!

I currently live in rented accommodation with friends - they pay 460, I pay 400 for smallest room. I don't think I could afford to live there after I finish. (I have a student loan UK gov at the minute which covers it - along with some part time work)
I have worked in Dublin these past 2 years. And I want to stay here. - Would I even be entitled to claim benefits here? I have an Irish passport. I have not lived at home for since sept 2008
I have a job in a hotel but the work is very casual and I have not worked in weeks as it has not been busy - is this an issue?

Any advice on my situation would be great

Guinness11

Guinness11 wrote: »

Ok so
I finish college in May! Im currently looking for jobs and have yet to hear back anything concrete yet. So as a back up im thinking the dole!

I currently live in rented accommodation with friends - they pay 460, I pay 400 for smallest room. I don't think I could afford to live there after I finish. (I have a student loan UK gov at the minute which covers it - along with some part time work)
I have worked in Dublin these past 2 years. And I want to stay here. - Would I even be entitled to claim benefits here? I have an Irish passport. I have not lived at home for since sept 2008
I have a job in a hotel but the work is very casual and I have not worked in weeks as it has not been busy - is this an issue?

Any advice on my situation would be great

Anyone any advice on this?

Wompa1

swizzle123 wrote: »

How do I get the feeling this will be soo much torture of froms and meeting for a hundred euro!!!!

Check your attitude. That's 100 euro being given to you off the backs of some hard working people. When I was in my first 2 years of college I was living off 89 euro a week from my part time job