Originally Posted by
JediDude
Hey Folks,
I'm hoping to start an integrated course at Cabair next year and would be intending on moving into rented property in Bedford along with my wife and child.
Can I assume that we would both be able to claim all the usual unemployment benefits from the government? Can I further assume that because we would both be unemployed that we would be able to claim for housing benefit to pay for our rent?
An integrated course is full-time education, therefore you will NOT be able to be classed as unemployed.
Well, it may not be regarded as normal full-time education but, to claim unemployment benefit you MUST be available for work if it is offered to you. What would you do then?