Chapter 8: Jobseeker’s allowance1. What is jobseeker's allowance2. Who is eligibleContribution-based jobseeker's allowanceIncome-based jobseeker's allowanceWhat counts as full timeWho can get jobseeker's allowanceStudying part timeWhat counts as part timeStudying and availability for work3. Basic rulesContribution-based jobseeker's allowanceIncome-based jobseeker's allowance4. Amount of benefitContribution-based jobseeker's allowanceIncome-based jobseeker's allowance5. Claiming jobseeker's allowanceCouples6. Challenging a decision7. Other benefits and tax creditsPassported benefitsBasic facts•Jobseeker’s allowance provides basic financial support for people who are expected to ‘sign on’ for work.•Full-time students are not normally eligible.•Part-time students are eligible if they are available for work.•You do not need to have paid national insurance contributions to qualify, but you might get more money if you have.•The amount is usually affected by any loan, grant or other income you may have.