Can I receive unemployment as a part-time laid off student?
Asked by shd123
I worked full time from October 2008 to July 2009 and then decided to move to a part-time position at the same company while pursuing my Master's degree. I worked part time from July 2009 until the end of September and was then laid off due to budget cuts. Does anyone know if I am eligible for unemployment even though I am a student and voluntarily moved to part time before being laid off? Also, my employer gave me two weeks notice so I will not officially be unemployed until October 9 and will then be out of the country for 11 days following. When should I actually fill out the unemployment paperwork? Thanks for any help!

Best Answer:
You need to check with your state's dept. of labor on the internet. Each state is different. Also, you need to have made a certain amout of $ while you worked in order to qualify. Since you worked only part time, you may have not made enough $.