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You should check with your UI Claimant's Handbook that is available in each state for the best possible advice on this subject. Each state has separate guidelines as to "Work Search Requirements," though almost all states will require you to make a certain number of work search contacts per week, and be "Available for Work." The determination is that it is not possible to be "Available for Work," and to be enrolled in a full time college program at the same time. Different states have different guidelines for how many hours you can take; however all states will allow you to go back to school; provided that it is only part-time.
This also does not apply for "Approved Training Programs" as deemed by the Job Service in your state. These programs are typically jobs that require training after you are Job-Attached. You may not receive wages during this training period, which will make you eligible to continue your UI, and reduce your work search contact requirements during this period. Also, bear in mind that some states actually have additional funding to help you pay for school if you have been laid off from a position.
If you attempt to attend school while on UI and do not report it to them, there is a period of 3 years from the end of your claim that they can do a fraud investigation that could result in both fines and jail time. Please don't risk it. As stated above, the laws for each state will differ, however most at this time treat online college by the number of hours the courses are worth; and do not take into consideration that you may be taking them at night. Exceeding the amount of hours allowed by the UI program constitutes fraud, and you could end up in a lot of trouble for attempting it.
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∙ 12y agoi think so i live in Wisconsin and my step dad is collecting unemployment while going to school for a nursing degree
I am not sure. I think what they are trying to find out is if you are in school then this limits your availabilty for work. I just say no on my questionaire because eventhough I am in school my courses are online and so my availability for work is unaffected. My suspicioun is that your account will be red flagged for an audit if you take to long to find work and are in work. And so I recommend don't say anything about it.
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Can someone go to school full time while on workers compensation or temporary disability for a back injury?
Mind your business
How do you draw Florida state unemployment compensation?
If you go to the Related Link below, it will instruct you on filing your claim.
Can teachers not receiving tenure and therefore losing their job get unemployment insurance?
Teachers not rehired are legally due unemployment compensation starting the first day after the contract ends, i.e. the very first day that the school year ends. Go apply and start receiving checks immediately.
Can you collect unemployment after you've collected workers compensation if your job does not take you back because of restricted duity?
If you were on workers compensation and that ran out and then your old job did not take you back, you should be able to collect unemployment. However, you will need to apply for it. There are certain restrictions. You will need to go to the unemployment office and ask them rather than ask the internet.
Can you fight a declined Ohio unemployment request because going to school may interfere with your customary occupation?
Anyone can file an appeal on a declined request. In your case it probably would do no good because unemployment compensation requires you lose your job through no fault of your own. Quitting to go to school is not a bonafide reason, and interference with class schedules is also not a good reason.
Can you collect unemployment if you quit your job to go back to school in Missouri?
This is very doubtful. To collect unemployment you must, usually, be unemployed due to no fault of your own. While going back to school is an admirable idea, it is still attributable to you that you are unemployed. Beyond that, unemployment always requires that you be ready, willing, and able to work, and going to school - especially full-time - typically prevents you from meeting this qualification.
Can you go to school if you are receiving unemployment?
Sometimes. It depends on the state and the school/subjects as to whether you get benefits. Each state has its own rules on this so check with your state's unemployment office.
Can you collect unemployment while in school Ohio?
Possibly, if you had a qualifying job that you were involuntarily let go from. Still, you would have to be actively searching for a job to qualify.
Can you go to school while collecting unemployment in Maryland?
YES FOR ONLINE CLASSES The rep said I was ok b/c I was going online and not attending a school so it would not interfere with my job search. She said check "NO" when it asks if you are attending school.
What can happen if you collected unemployment a few time while working?
You can go to jail for fruad
Can you draw unemployment while waiting on workman's comp to start paying you?
You can only apply for unemployment if you are ready to go to work. The unemployment office will expect you to be ready and able to work. These are 2 separate issues.
What is a good profession to go to school for with the economic struggles we are facing and unemployment being so high?
Nursing
