Are You Eligible For The Job Seekers Allowance? To determine if you are eligible for the Job Seekers Allowance you must meet the following criteria:
Non-Eligibility You are ineligible if you are under 18 and you are a full-time student. If you are looking after children you may be an exception. You should check with your Jobcentre Plus office to determine if you are eligible. The Different Types of Jobseekers Allowance Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Contribution-based
Job Seeker’s
Allowance will
be paid to you
if you have made
adequate
National
Insurance
Contributions.
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Income based
Job Seekers
Allowance may be
paid to you if
you have not
paid enough in
National
Insurance
Contributions or
you have only
paid
self-employment
contributions or
you are on a
low-income.
JSA for 16 and 17 year oldsJob Seekers Allowance is available for sixteen and seventeen year olds for a short period if they meet the following circumstances:
How Much Is Job Seekers Allowance?
Contribution-based Job Seekers Allowance
Contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance is paid on a flat weekly rate according to your age: • Aged 18-24 = £45.50/week • Aged 25+ = £57.45/week Your payments may be reduced if you receive a pension of more than £50 per week or delayed if you are getting final payments from your previous employer.
Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance is paid at maximum weekly rates according to your relationship status and age: • Single Status Aged 18-24 = £45.50/week • Single Status Aged 25+ = £57.45/week • Couple Status Aged 18+ = £90.10/week • Single Parent = £57.45/week If you have savings over £6,000, you may receive reduced benefits. If you have savings over £16,000, you may not qualify for benefits. If your partner works 24 or more hours per week, you will not be eligible for income-based benefits but your contribution-based benefits should not be affected. If your partner works less than 24 hours per week, it may also your benefit amount received.
To apply for benefits, you may pick-up a form from the Jobcentre Plus office in your area. You will be asked to bring the claim form to a New Jobseeker Interview. Your advisor will explain the Jobseekers Allowance and form a “Jobseeker’s Agreement” with you. This agreement will show the following:
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