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Dropped out of my course - Switching from BTEA to Jobseekers

  • 27-03-2013 7:25pm
    #1
    Shutter Island
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 60 ✭✭


    Hi

    I have been receiving BTEA for the past 2 years, and last month I dropped out of my course as I will be commencing a new one in May.

    My BTEA has now obviously been suspended as I would not be able to provide a letter from college confirming my attendance.

    Can I now apply for Jobseekers?

    Any help greatly appreciated as I have recently been laid off in my part time evening job, so from having 2 sources of income I now have none whatsoever.

    Many thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Eamondomc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭Eamondomc


    I think you have to be out of education for 3 months to qualify. this may not be true in your case but ask at social welfare office


  • #3
    Shutter Island
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 60 ✭✭Shutter Island


    Thanks!


  • #4
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    You can claim JSA straight away,3 months applies to school leavers only (leaving/junior cert).


  • #5
    Shutter Island
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 60 ✭✭Shutter Island


    mp22 wrote: »
    You can claim JSA straight away,3 months applies to school leavers only (leaving/junior cert).

    Really? That's fantastic news if true!

    Do you know if its likely to be a brand new application or because I've been on BTEA so recently they'll use my current details and switch me over?


  • #6
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    If you have just left school you cannot get Jobseeker's Allowance. To get Jobseeker's Allowance you must have been out of school for three months and you must be at least 18 years of age.

    From here http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_allowance.html


    I have no idea if they will use your present details or call it a new claim.


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