Unemployment Benefits & School (student loans, job market, university)

[bake9696]

I have been unemployed for six months and have been takign unemployment. I'm probably going to attend a grad program soon but need help with the cost. Is it possible to collect unemployment while in school?

Even if I'm not suppose to colllect it, but I continue to do so while in school, what are the chances of getting caught? I'll probably attend a private university and take out loans, but is there any way to track it?

[Gandalara]

In California, "a person must be physically able to work, available for work and actively looking for work each week benefits are claimed."

So -- you can still look for work while in school, but what happens if you're offered a job? Not accepting an in-kind job (like the one you had before you were unemployed) could result in you losing your benefits.

I would suggest you ask the EDD

There's several ways to contact them without going to their office --
Contact EDD

[Lienyie]

Wow.
My husband is a Marine. I kept asking him why he keeps his honor to defend such a selfish country. Why he devotes so much time away from family from lazy americans. His answer, for the future of the world, and my children. When I read your selfish email, I now understand where my MA college grad (we paid cash ) and put OURSELVES THROUGH SCHOOL, took longer but we have PRIDE AND HONOR.
Thank you for reminding me of the "all about me" America, while he is on a 7month tour to IRAQ.

[Forever Blue]

I know for a fact in CA, you can collect unemployments benefits & be in school. I know someone who's doing this. One of the question the Employment Development Dept (EDD) asks for a continued claim is are you currently enrolled in school, so that doesn't matter. But, they still want you to be applying for amployment every week too...however, let's say your college classes are almost every day of the week where it's hard to be hired anywhere. EDD takes that into account, so you're more likely to be approved for benefits.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by bake9696

I have been unemployed for six months and have been takign unemployment. I'm probably going to attend a grad program soon but need help with the cost. Is it possible to collect unemployment while in school?

Even if I'm not suppose to colllect it, but I continue to do so while in school, what are the chances of getting caught? I'll probably attend a private university and take out loans, but is there any way to track it?

are you for real? I think I smell a troll, but if, indeed you are really asking this question and planning on attending school especially a private univeristy, all I have to say is: you have to rate toward the top of selfishness!!! Unemployment is meant to help those who absoulutely are available to work but can not get a job. You can not legally do what you are suggesting, will you get caught? I have no idea. By the way, when are you returning to school? doesn't the new semester start in a week or so?

Nita

[kathytom]

We live in Omaha, NE and My son got laid off in June. We called and asked. They said maybe if he did online, but no way if he attended classes. They could not tell us untill he applies because several factors goes into deciding. Then I received an email from their online site, the answer was no!

[Xplorer]

Originally Posted by nmnita

are you for real? I think I smell a troll, but if, indeed you are really asking this question and planning on attending school especially a private univeristy, all I have to say is: you have to rate toward the top of selfishness!!! Unemployment is meant to help those who absoulutely are available to work but can not get a job. You can not legally do what you are suggesting, will you get caught? I have no idea. By the way, when are you returning to school? doesn't the new semester start in a week or so?

Nita

With the job market the way it is, what is so wrong with wanting to go back to school while on unemployment? I see no problem with that at all, actually, it's a PERFECT time to go back to school. YOU pay into unemployment so might as well take advantage of what you paid into.

[bake9696]

Don't be so judgemental. Also, your argument is unsound. I have been absolutely availabe to work for the better part of a year and have been unable to find a job. Even if I attend school, I will still be 'absolutely available to work' (many people work full-time and go to school). Therefore, as far as you're concerned, I should be eligible for unemployment benefits.

There are literally millions of people in this country who are taking unemployment and just sitting around watching TV every day. Many of them aren't even bothering to apply for jobs. They may as well pay someone to NOT sit around and to get into a classroom and use his/her brain.

[eastbayrunr]

I was under the impression that unemployment is really not supposed to be given to students; there is a different kind of aid available for those in school: Student Loans. Right??

[Stoltz]

I feel that if you are already collecting unemployment and looking for work,which I am and haven't found anything.I would like to go back to school and get some training to get a way better job and or jobs that are in demand right now. I found out I had a cal grant and possible Pell grant, so this would really help me go to school and I wouldn't mind having a job! It's been almost a year this April and I would feel better about myself if I was going to school and had a job. Please people, call the EDD office and ask them. This is the best source. I did a lot of research online and found something called the Calif. Training Benefits Program. Call them at 1800-300-5616 from what I read you have to be approved. I'd advise not to register for school until you know the facts. As in "Don't lose your unemployment because of your own ignorance" You'll regret it,especially if that is the only income you are receiving.