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If I am a student can I collect unemployment?
Hello, My boss informed me today that I will be layoff, my last day of work is November 20th. I have some concerns about collecting unemployment. I am currently looking for a job, part time or full time but I fear I may not find one for a while. I'm a full time student, my classes go from Mon-Thurs, all in the morning not going past noon. My friends keep saying they heard full time students can't collect but I really need the money. With the economy the way it is I think it may be hard to find a job, so what are the rules for collecting unemployment? Looking at my school schedule do you think I would be able to? Thank you, Anthony Note: I live in Connecticut. My job is in Bridgeport CT. Quick edit: I am all for finding a job. In fact I even went to Sears today *shivers*, not to keen on sales. My only concern is not finding a job by November 20th or beyond. I need money like everyone else, which is why I am curious about collecting unemployment. I don't understand why everyone is saying I'm committing fraud. My boss knows I am a full time student, and I also work full time = 40 hours a week. Like I said my classes are in the morning so my boss never had a problem with me being a student. The reason I am being layoff is because I work at a golf course and he doesn't need as many people in the winter months. The city of Bridgeport CT own the golf course and maintain it. Everyone knows I am a student, I told my boss, and I assume he told the city. So again why am I committing fraud? I haven't even called unemployment yet because I am still working till November 20th, and when I do call I plan on telling them I am a student. My question was: Can I collect unemployment if I am a student? My school hours allow me to find a full time job. I never collected unemployment before and as I stated my friends said they heard students can't collect. So based on my hours would I be able to collect? Thanks again.
3 weeks ago - 5 answers
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You can get benefits if you have been working. They base it on your average pay over the last eight quarters.
by Big Woof
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You must be available and willing to work. There are plenty of jobs that start after noon.
by WRG- 3 weeks ago
You could try this site to find a job: indeed ... I would assume you collect unemployment but I am not sure sorry...
by Unknown- 3 weeks ago
Does your current boss know that you are in school? If you file for unemployment, he will be notified. Should he agree that you are eligible (and commit fraud) his tax rate for the unemployment tax will go up. You would also be committing fraud. When the state catches you, if you don't repay the money, the state will likely file criminal charges against you. What type of job do you hope to find after finishing school? Many careers will be closed to you with a conviction for fraud on your record. The rules for collecting unemployment benefits is that you must be available AND looking for full-time work. With your schedule, have you considered working as a stocker in a store? Many stores hire people to work overnight stocking the shelves. Security jobs also need people for second and third shifts. You will have to give up some of your social life, but in order to finish school, you should find it worthwhile. I hope this helps. Gary
by garyg7- 3 weeks ago
Nope. Unemployment is for people who are looking for jobs, not for people who out of a job, but are in college toward a degree or not. And you definitely won't be eligible for an extension if you're in school. It's sort of stupid that some people try to hid their fraud by actually trying to apply for financial aid. Kind of putting you're out there, don't you think? The unemployment will find out that way. Also the school can even contact the unemployment office.
by John- 3 weeks ago