Who can get jobseeker’s allowance
You can get JSA in the following circumstances.
Note: you cannot usually make a new claim for income-based JSA (see
here).
•Your course must be regarded by your work coach at the Jobcentre Plus office as a qualifying course. You must be aged 25 or over and have been getting JSA for at least two years before the course starts. During term time you are not expected to sign on or look for work, although you may be required to provide evidence of your attendance and progress on the course. During vacations, you are expected to look for casual work.
1Regs 17A and 21A JSA Regs •You are on a full-time employment-related course approved by your work coach at the Jobcentre Plus office. You can get JSA for just two weeks.
2Reg 14(1)(a) JSA Regs