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Part-Time Education Option
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The Part-Time Education Option (PTEO) allows you to keep your Jobseeker's Allowance, Jobseeker's Benefit or Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed) and attend a part-time day or evening course of education or training.
You must continue to meet the conditions for Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed) or Jobseeker’s Allowance. This means that you must be able to show that you are still actively looking for full time work, willing to take up work and that the course is likely to improve your chances of getting a job. If you are offered work while on the course you will be expected to accept the job offer.
You can qualify for PTEO if you are:
- getting Jobseeker's Allowance, Jobseeker's Benefit or Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed)
You can be any age and may be unemployed for any length of time before starting a part-time course of education.
There is no separate rate for the PTEO, you will continue to get your Jobseeker’s Allowance, Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed) at your usual rate.
Apply through your local Intreo Centre using the PTEO1 form.
Note: Before you start a course your local Intreo Centre must approve it.
Application Form: Part Time Education Option (PTEO1)
PTEO1 Only fill in this form if you are getting Jobseeker’s Allowance, Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker’s benefit (Self-employed) and are seeking permission to take up a part-time course.
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