BTEA payment

jamesr123

I'm a bit confused here and need advice.

I'v 2 weeks left on my BTEA for this year and got a letter from the social welfare stating that they want me to apply for next year already. The girl told me if I return to work even for the summer my BETA will be cut and I probably won't be able to receive it atall.

Not to sound like a sponger but would I not be better off doing nothing or even volunteering for the summer so I can receive my BTEA when I return to college in sept?

Annasopra

What girl told you this?

BonkeyDonker

jamesr123 wrote: »

I'm a bit confused here and need advice.

I'v 2 weeks left on my BTEA for this year and got a letter from the social welfare stating that they want me to apply for next year already. The girl told me if I return to work even for the summer my BETA will be cut and I probably won't be able to receive it atall.

Not to sound like a sponger but would I not be better off doing nothing or even volunteering for the summer so I can receive my BTEA when I return to college in sept?

As long as you are back on your social welfare payment BEFORE your next year in college starts then all is good. It may be means tested (not sure stories tend to differ) but for it to make a major change would require you earning a lot of cash in the three months.

It seems strange that they suggested that you not work, as any time I have dealt with my local office about this they have been more than eager to help me stay of the live register and spelled out quite clearly the steps to take to do this correctly.

jamesr123

BonkeyDonker wrote: »

As long as you are back on your social welfare payment BEFORE your next year in college starts then all is good. It may be means tested (not sure stories tend to differ) but for it to make a major change would require you earning a lot of cash in the three months.

It seems strange that they suggested that you not work, as any time I have dealt with my local office about this they have been more than eager to help me stay of the live register and spelled out quite clearly the steps to take to do this correctly.

I'd actually prefer to stay off the actual jobseekers as I'd only be entitled to 100 a week which is gonna be hard considering i'v been getting 160 the last 9 months. if I go up and explain that to them will they be able to do something for me?

Annasopra

Best thing to do is ring Carrick on Shannon office

Back to Education Section
Department of Social Protection
Social Welfare Services Office
Government Buildings
Shannon Lodge
Carrick-on-Shannon
Leitrim
Ireland
Tel:(071) 967 2616
Locall:1890 927 999

mosii

HI ,how soon before sept .do people apply for btea,I wont meet criteria until 2 weeks before sept,thanks

mosii

anyone
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leo2a6

u can apply til october

mosii

thanks for reply,is it easy to be accepted,are people who meet criteria refused thanks

leo2a6

Never heard they refused somebody meeting conditions.

mosii

Ok thanks for your help