Can you attend school and collect unemployment?

Answer 1

Yes you can. There are a number of disability programs available. You can check with the counselor who handles disabilities at the college of your choice. You can also contact the Employment Services Office in your area, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in your area.

Answer 2

This question is too broad to answer with a yes or a no. You would have to determine the answer from Social Security. It all depends on what your disability is, and what percentage of disability you have, or if it has been ruled permanent. I would THINK that if it were in an effort to learn a new skill or profession that had the potential of getting you off disability status, it MIGHT be allowable. HOWEVER, if it were only for your own satisfaction, or it only minimally change your status, it might not be allowable.

Answer 3

Attending school can affect your unemployment benefits based on your "availability."

If you tell the unemployment office that you are attending school they will ask you for the information about your education. You will have to go through the adjudication process which is up to 6 weeks (or more). What they look at is if you are able to secure a full time job with your school schedule. If you are attending school online you have more flexibility to attend school and secure a full time job. If you are attending school on campus they will look at the hours and times you are attending and if it would interfere with your normal occupations work schedule. For example, if you normally work office hours 8-5, 9-5; and you are attending school the majority of the week during those hours, then you are not available for work. However, if you are a bartender and can work any shift and attend school during the day, then usually you will be fine.

Answer 4

This would depend on whether the individual state allowed it and/or whether certain institutions are allowed. Normally you would not be able to because you have to be actively seeking full time employment and that might be considered too difficult while attending a normal school.

Answer 5

yes