Part time education option

suzycurr

Hi anyone know if one can receive part time education allowance whilst studying part time and possibly take a part time job also? Any info appreciated
Thanks

Balagan

With the Part-Time Education Option you remain on a Jobseekers payment and retain any other secondary benefits while being allowed to study part time. Any earnings from part time work would immediately affect your Jobseekers payment and possibly any secondary benefits.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/back_to_education/part_time_education_option.html

suzycurr

Hi thanks very much for the info- excuse my ignorance but still a bit unsure as to what this means...would I still be able to receive PTE option + receive a reduced amount of JSA whilst working around 3 days a week....? Sorry for the grilling just hoping to get the facts clear before applying!

suzycurr

As technically I would remain available to take up full time work!

Balagan

suzycurr wrote: »

Hi thanks very much for the info- excuse my ignorance but still a bit unsure as to what this means...would I still be able to receive PTE option + receive a reduced amount of JSA whilst working around 3 days a week....? Sorry for the grilling just hoping to get the facts clear before applying!

I am not sure. Someone else here may know and you would need to check it out with the Dept of Social Protection anyway.
You should be able to work part time because you are obliged to take any job offer made to you and a Jobseekers payment means any amount of a Jobseekers payment, not necessarily for a full unemployed week.

suzycurr

Cool- Thanks for the info!