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Can you go to school and still collect unemployment benefits if its not a state approved program?
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The regulations vary by state, but in California you are able to collect unemployment and attend school, but only if you're going to school part-time or if you're going to school full-time, but online. Regardless, you will still need to fill out claim forms and "look for work." Also, there are certain training programs you can attend that are state approved, such as Truck Driving school, Nursing school etc. and you will be able to collect full benefits without having to look for work. Other training programs may be acceptable, such as, a fire or police academy, but those you will have to call EDD to verify approval.
In other jurisdictions it would not be allowable. Unemployment benefits are meant to support you while you search for a replacement job, not to subsidize your education." However, if you are still looking for work while attending school, it may be allowed. Call your local unemployment office to learn of the policies in your area.
A personal experience:
As a resident of California who is currently collecting unemployment after massive layoffs in my field (developing sustainable building materials) due to the Wall Street collapse of 2008, I am going back to school part time in the evenings and continuing to collect UE benefits. My classes do not interfere with my ability to look for and/or accept full time work.
I called the EDD and explained my situation first. It was a headache to get through but worth it. Also, the EDD has some very specific information regarding attending school and collecting benefits.
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