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Just wanted to jump in as someone who's been through the Money Network transfer stress multiple times! This thread is such a perfect example of how helpful this community can be when you're dealing with EDD issues for the first time. A few additional tips I've learned from my experience: - Screenshot your transfer confirmation page before leaving the Money Network site (even without email confirmation, this gives you a reference number) - If you're really anxious, you can call your bank to verify they haven't received any pending ACH deposits - sometimes they can see incoming transfers before they post to your account - The Money Network customer service number on the back of your card can at least confirm your transfer is processing if you need peace of mind The 4-5 business day timeline everyone's mentioned is definitely accurate. I've done probably 6-7 transfers over the past year and it's been consistent every time. The first one is always the most stressful because you don't know what to expect! @Zainab Ibrahim I'm so glad everything worked out for you and that you're setting up direct deposit. That really is the way to go - no more counting business days or wondering where your money is. Once you have direct deposit active, your benefits just appear in your account like clockwork every two weeks. Thanks for starting this thread - it's going to help so many people who find themselves in the same situation!
@Amina Diallo These are such practical tips! I wish I had thought to screenshot the confirmation page - that s'brilliant for having a reference number. The tip about calling your bank to check for pending ACH deposits is really smart too. I never would have thought of that but it makes total sense that they might be able to see incoming transfers before they actually post. This whole thread has been such an education on how the Money Network system actually works versus what they tell you to expect. The community knowledge here is invaluable - especially for people like me who are completely new to unemployment benefits and had no idea what timeline to expect for transfers. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines. It really does help knowing that other people have gone through the exact same stress and everything worked out fine!
I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now and this entire thread has been such a relief to read! I initiated my first Money Network transfer yesterday evening and woke up this morning panicking because there was no email confirmation and no money in my account yet. Reading everyone's experiences with the 4-5 business day timeline has really calmed my nerves. I had no idea about the 1pm cutoff either - since I did my transfer around 9pm, I'm probably looking at that extra day in processing. The tip about checking Transaction History in the Money Network portal was a game changer! Just logged in and confirmed my transfer shows as "Processing" which is so much more reassuring than just wondering if something went wrong. @Zainab Ibrahim thank you for posting about this - knowing I'm not alone in this stress has been incredibly helpful. And congratulations on your money finally coming through! I'm definitely going to set up direct deposit as soon as this transfer completes so I never have to go through this anxiety again. This community is amazing for sharing real experiences and practical advice. The business day breakdown that several people provided is going to help me stay sane while I wait for my transfer to complete!
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Wow, I'm so glad you got it resolved! This gives me hope because I'm dealing with something similar right now. I moved about 3 weeks ago and updated my address through UI Online, but now I'm thinking that might have triggered some kind of system flag too. I've been getting the certification emails but my dashboard shows "no weeks available to certify." I've been trying to call for 2 days straight with no luck getting through. Did you use any specific phone number or time of day that worked better? Also, how long did it take for the rep to remove the flag once you explained the situation?
I called the main EDD number (1-800-300-5616) and kept hitting redial from about 8:00 AM until I finally got through around 10:30 AM. The key is to call right when they open at 8 AM - that's when you have the best chance. Once I got through to a rep, it literally took them less than 2 minutes to find the address change flag and remove it. They said it's a common issue that happens automatically when you update your address, but it doesn't always trigger a notification to let you know there's a problem. The rep was actually really helpful and said if this happens again, mention the "address verification flag" specifically so they know exactly what to look for. Hope this helps!
I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Got the certification email yesterday but my UI Online dashboard is completely empty - no weeks showing up anywhere. I've tried logging in multiple times, cleared my browser cache, and even tried different browsers. My claim shows as active with months left on my benefit year, so I know that's not the issue. Reading through these comments, it sounds like there might be some kind of system flag on my account. I'm going to start calling first thing tomorrow morning right at 8 AM and keep trying until I get through. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences - at least now I know this is a real issue and not just me going crazy! Will update if I manage to get it resolved.
Same exact situation here! I got the certification email on Monday and have been refreshing UI Online every few hours since then with no luck. It's so frustrating because the email makes it sound urgent but then you can't actually do anything about it. I'm going to try calling tomorrow morning too - hopefully we can both get through and get this resolved quickly. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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I had my RESEA appointment about 2 months ago and was in a very similar situation - only been unemployed for about 6 weeks but already had several interviews in progress. I was really nervous about it at first, thinking it would be a complete waste of time when I was already actively job searching. The appointment ended up being much more straightforward than I expected! The representative was actually really encouraging when I explained my interview pipeline. She said it's always great to see claimants who are taking initiative with their job search before being prompted. Here's what helped me prepare: - Created a simple document listing all my applications (company, position, date applied, current status) - Had my resume ready as a PDF to share if requested - Prepared talking points about my job search strategy and target roles The whole thing took about 50 minutes and felt more like a progress check-in than an interrogation. Since you already have 3 active interviews including a second round, you're in an excellent position! They really just want to verify you're meeting the work search requirements, which you clearly are. One thing I wasn't expecting - she asked about my flexibility regarding work schedule and whether I'd consider remote vs. in-person roles while waiting to hear back from my top choices. Just something to think about beforehand. Don't stress about it too much - with your current interview activity, this should be pretty painless. Good luck with that second interview!
This is exactly the kind of reassurance I needed! I've been so worried that this RESEA appointment would somehow derail my progress when I'm already doing well with my job search on my own. Your experience sounds almost identical to mine - it's really comforting to know that when you're already actively interviewing, they see it as a positive rather than something to question. I love your idea of creating a document with all the application details organized - I've been tracking everything but more casually. The question about work schedule flexibility and remote vs in-person is a great heads up that I hadn't considered. It sounds like as long as you're prepared and honest about your active job search efforts, these appointments are actually pretty supportive. Thanks so much for sharing your experience - it really helps calm my nerves about the whole thing!
I just had my RESEA appointment two weeks ago and was in almost the exact same situation as you! I'd only been unemployed for about 5 weeks when I got selected, and I already had multiple interviews scheduled including one final round interview. I was really frustrated at first thinking "why are they making me do this when I'm clearly already being proactive?" But honestly, the appointment was way less stressful than I built it up to be in my head. Here's what helped me get through it smoothly: - I organized all my job applications into a simple spreadsheet (company name, position, date applied, current status) - Had my resume ready as a PDF to share on Zoom if they asked - Prepared a brief summary of my job search approach and timeline The representative was actually really positive when I explained my active interviews. She said it's refreshing to see people who are already taking initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do. We spent about 40 minutes going through my application tracking and she gave me some additional job board resources I hadn't tried yet. One thing I wasn't prepared for - they asked about my salary expectations and whether I'd be open to temporary positions while waiting to hear back from my top choice interviews. Just something to think about ahead of time. Since you already have 3 interviews going including that second round, you're in a really strong position! The fact that you're actively interviewing will definitely work in your favor. Just bring your documentation and be honest about your progress - they genuinely want to see you succeed and get back to work quickly. Don't stress too much about it. With your current interview activity, this will probably be one of the easier appointments they have to conduct!
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Just wanted to jump in here as someone who's been lurking and reading all these incredibly helpful responses! I'm in a very similar situation - my benefits exhausted about 10 days ago and I've been really stressed about potentially having to wait until my benefit year ends in August (that would be a 5-month gap with no income 😰). I worked part-time at a local bookstore for about 3 months during my benefit year and earned roughly $3,800 total. Reading through everyone's experiences, it sounds like the key question is whether I earned over that $1,300 threshold in any single quarter. I think most of my earnings were concentrated in one quarter since I worked more hours during the holiday season, so I'm cautiously optimistic! The advice about using Claimyr and asking specifically about "lag quarter" wages keeps coming up from people who successfully got through this process. I've been avoiding calling EDD because their phone system seems like a nightmare, but seeing so many success stories here gives me hope it might actually be worth trying. Thank you to everyone who's shared their real experiences - this thread has been such a lifesaver for understanding what should be straightforward rules but EDD makes so confusing! Planning to get all my pay stubs organized by quarter and make that call this week. Fingers crossed for all of us dealing with this stressful situation! 🤞
@Grace Thomas Your bookstore earnings during the holiday season sound really promising! $3,800 over 3 months with most concentrated in one quarter should easily put you over that $1,300 threshold everyone keeps mentioning. Holiday retail work is perfect for this since those earnings would likely be heavily weighted in Q4. I m'new to this community too but this thread has been absolutely incredible for understanding these confusing rules! It s'so reassuring to see so many people in similar situations and even better to read about the successful outcomes when people actually get through to knowledgeable EDD reps. The game plan seems clear from everyone s'experiences: organize quarterly earnings, use Claimyr to bypass the phone maze, and ask specifically about lag "quarter wages." That last tip seems to be the magic phrase that gets reps to look at the right information in their system. A 5-month gap until August would be brutal, but based on what others have shared here, you ve'got a really good shot at qualifying for the exception. Your holiday retail earnings were probably concentrated enough in one quarter to easily meet the requirements. Good luck with your call this week! This community has been such a game-changer for navigating this process. Definitely keep us posted on what you find out - your experience could help others in similar situations! 🤞
I'm in a really similar situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My benefits just exhausted yesterday and I was panicking about potentially waiting until my benefit year ends in October - that would be a 6+ month gap that I honestly can't afford. I worked part-time doing freelance graphic design during my benefit year and earned about $4,600 total. From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the critical factor is whether I hit that $1,300 threshold in any single quarter. Most of my freelance work was concentrated in two big projects, so I'm hoping the timing works out in my favor. The consistent recommendations for using Claimyr to actually reach a human at EDD and asking specifically about "lag quarter" wages seem like the key to success. I've been dreading calling EDD directly after hearing so many horror stories about their phone system, but seeing multiple people here get through with good results gives me confidence to try. It's honestly such a relief to find this community and realize I'm not alone in this confusing situation! The EDD website is completely useless for explaining these exception rules, but hearing from people who've actually navigated the process successfully makes all the difference. Planning to organize all my invoices by quarter this weekend and call first thing Monday using Claimyr. Really hoping my freelance earnings were distributed in a way that qualifies me for the exception. Thanks to everyone who's shared their experiences - you've given those of us just starting this process so much hope! 🙏
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This thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm in the exact same situation - just graduated last week and my campus job ended because it was for enrolled students only. Reading through everyone's experiences, especially the success stories from @Emma Wilson, @Noah Lee, and others, has given me the confidence to actually apply instead of just assuming I won't qualify. My situation: worked in the university library for 2.5 years, mix of regular student employment (about 70%) and work-study (30%). Have CA SDI deductions on all pay stubs and my HR letter says "position concluded upon completion of degree requirements." The advice about framing it as "position ended" rather than "I had to leave because I graduated" seems crucial, and I love how multiple people emphasized that the worst EDD can say is no. The appeal success stories are also really encouraging if it comes to that. Planning to apply online this week and will definitely keep certifying every two weeks regardless of initial outcome. Will also make sure to document all job search activities thoroughly. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this community support makes navigating the EDD system so much less intimidating! I'll update with my results to hopefully help other students in similar situations.
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•Your situation sounds really promising, Amina! The 70/30 split between regular employment and work-study is actually better than some of the successful cases mentioned in this thread. That separation letter language is perfect too - "position concluded upon completion of degree requirements" is exactly the kind of involuntary termination language that works in your favor. I'm also encouraged by how many people have shared positive outcomes here. It's clear that campus employment ending due to graduation is more common and eligible for benefits than most students realize. The library work especially sounds like regular employment that just happened to require student status. Make sure to have all your documentation ready - pay stubs showing SDI, that HR letter, and records of your job search activities. From what I've read here, the phone interview questions are pretty standard, so just stick to the key points everyone mentioned about the position ending rather than you choosing to leave. Good luck with your application! Please do update us - these real experiences are so helpful for other students who might be in the same boat. It's amazing how this thread has become such a valuable resource for navigating this process.
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Alejandro Castro
As someone who just went through this exact process and got approved, I wanted to share some encouragement! I graduated from SDSU in December and my campus job (academic advisor assistant) ended for the same reason - enrolled students only. I was initially terrified to apply because I thought student jobs didn't count for unemployment. My situation was similar to yours - about 80% university-funded, 20% work-study, worked there for 2 years averaging 20 hours/week. Like you, I had CA SDI deductions on my pay stubs and a separation letter saying "employment ended due to academic program completion." I applied in January and was approved after a phone interview! The key things that helped: - Emphasized the position ended involuntarily (I didn't choose to leave) - Showed I was actively job searching and available for immediate work - Had documentation proving UI contributions via SDI deductions The benefits were calculated only on the university-funded portion (the 80%), but it was still enough to help cover expenses during my 3-month job search gap. Don't let fear stop you from applying - your situation with that great separation letter language and 2 years of consistent work history sounds very strong. Even if you get initially denied, the appeal process has been successful for several people in this thread. The worst they can say is no, but there's a real chance you'll qualify! Apply this week if you can.
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Philip Cowan
•This is so encouraging to hear, Alejandro! Thank you for sharing your success story - it's exactly what I needed to read right now. Your situation is almost identical to mine (similar job type, funding split, work duration, and that perfect separation letter language), so hearing that you were approved gives me so much hope. The fact that you got benefits calculated on the 80% university-funded portion is really helpful information too. Even if it's not the full amount, like you said, something is definitely better than nothing during this transition period. I'm definitely going to apply this week after reading all these positive experiences. It's amazing how this thread has gone from me being completely lost about whether I'd even qualify to feeling confident enough to actually go through with the application process. The advice about emphasizing that the position ended involuntarily rather than me choosing to leave seems to be the key theme throughout everyone's successful experiences. I'll make sure to stick to that framing during my phone interview if I get one. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience - it really means a lot to students like me who are navigating this for the first time!
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