Glad to hear your payment came through! For future reference, here's a general EDD payment timeline: 1. Certification submitted (day 0) 2. EDD processes certification (1-2 business days) 3. Payment issued to Bank of America/Money Network (1 business day) 4. Funds available on card (0-1 business day) Total: 2-4 business days on average, but can be faster or slower depending on various factors. Reporting earnings, answering 'yes' to certain questions, or having a partial payment week can all extend this timeline.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - certified on Monday and it's Thursday with no payment yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful though! It sounds like 3-4 business days is pretty normal, especially when you report earnings like I did this week. The inconsistency is definitely the most stressful part - you never know if it's going to be 1 day or 5 days. At least now I know to check the Transaction Activity section in UI Online to see if it's been processed even if it hasn't hit the card yet. Thanks for sharing your experience and glad your payment finally came through!

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The waiting period is definitely nerve-wracking, especially when you're counting on those funds. From my experience, the 7-10 business day timeline is pretty accurate once your payment shows "paid" - mine took exactly 8 business days. One thing that helped me was calling Money Network (1-866-692-9374) on day 7 just to confirm everything was processing normally. Their customer service is way better than EDD's and they could see that my card had been issued and was in transit. They can also tell you the exact date it was mailed. Also, pro tip: once you get your card, you can actually transfer the funds to your regular bank account through the Money Network website for free (though it takes 1-2 business days). This way you're not stuck using the debit card for everything. Hang in there - it's coming!

Just wanted to add another data point - I'm currently going through this same process! My payment switched to "paid" status this past Monday, so I'm on day 4 of waiting. Reading everyone's experiences here is really helpful and reassuring. It sounds like the 7-10 business day window is pretty standard, and I love the tip about checking for mail from Indianapolis rather than looking for anything EDD-branded. I'm definitely going to set up USPS Informed Delivery like someone mentioned - seems like a good way to track when it's actually coming. And I'll make sure to activate it immediately when it arrives. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and tips! This community is so helpful for navigating all the EDD confusion.

also dont forget when u reapply u gotta do the whole id.me verification thing again and that was soooo annoying last time! make sure ur drivers license isnt expired lol

Just wanted to add something important that might help - if you're still working part-time when you file your new claim, make sure you understand how partial benefits work with the new weekly benefit amount. The calculation will be different than what you're used to with your current claim. Also, keep detailed records of your work hours and earnings during this transition period because EDD might ask for documentation when processing your new application. The gap between when your old claim ends and new one starts can be tricky paperwork-wise!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm a playground supervisor and have been in this exact situation for the past two summers. One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned yet is to check if your district uses any third-party contractors for support staff. In my case, I technically work for a staffing company that contracts with the school district, which actually made my UI claim easier since the "reasonable assurance" rules are less strict for contractor employees. Also, if anyone is struggling with the work search requirement during summer, don't overlook seasonal opportunities that align with your schedule - summer school positions at other districts, camp counselor jobs, tutoring through companies like Kumon or Sylvan, and even substitute teaching can all count. I found that showing diverse job search efforts (both in education and outside) really strengthened my case during the eligibility interview. One last tip: if you do get approved, keep a folder with all your documentation handy throughout the summer. Sometimes EDD will do random eligibility reviews even after you've been approved, and having everything organized makes responding to any requests much faster. The key takeaway from everyone's experiences seems to be: apply immediately after your last day, document everything, emphasize the uncertainty of your position, and don't be discouraged by initial denials. The appeal process really does work if you have the right documentation!

As someone who's been through this process multiple times as a school custodian, I want to emphasize something that might not be obvious - timing your application matters beyond just applying on your last day. Since you mentioned your final paycheck comes in June for work already completed, make sure to clarify this during your eligibility interview. EDD sometimes gets confused and thinks you're still receiving "current" wages during the break period. Also, I'd suggest reaching out to your local union representative (if you have one) or employee association BEFORE you apply. They often have template letters or documentation that specifically addresses the "reasonable assurance" issue for support staff. My union rep provided a letter explaining that custodial positions are subject to budget cuts and enrollment changes, which was crucial evidence during my appeal. One more thing - if your district has had ANY layoffs or position eliminations in recent years (even in other departments), document that too. It helps establish that employment truly isn't guaranteed year to year. I kept newspaper clippings about district budget issues and referenced them in my application. The process is definitely stressful, but reading through all these success stories should give you confidence. Support staff have different employment situations than teachers, and EDD recognizes that once you get past the initial screening. Good luck!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's dealt with this before - the direct URL workaround Miguel shared is gold! I've had this exact same login button issue multiple times over the past year and that method has worked every single time. Pro tip: I'd recommend everyone bookmark that direct login URL now while it's working, because this seems to be a recurring problem with EDD's main page. Also, if you're on mobile, sometimes switching between the mobile site and desktop version can help too. Really glad people were able to get their certifications done! Missing those deadlines is so stressful when you're already dealing with financial pressure.

I'm so glad to see this thread with all the helpful solutions! I've been lurking in this community for a while as someone who's had to navigate EDD issues, and this is exactly the kind of collaborative problem-solving that makes such a difference. The direct URL workaround is brilliant - I just bookmarked it myself even though I'm not currently having login issues, because based on what everyone's saying, this seems to be a recurring problem. It's really frustrating how these technical glitches always seem to happen at the worst possible times when people are already stressed about finances. But seeing everyone jump in to help each other with different solutions (Edge browser, disabling adblockers, direct URLs, phone certification) really restores my faith in community support. For anyone still having issues, I'd also suggest trying to clear your browser's SSL state/certificates if the other solutions don't work - sometimes that can resolve certificate-related login problems too. You can usually find this under your browser's advanced security or privacy settings.