EDD payments stuck in pending after starting school - CTB transition not happening?

The CTB doesn't happen automatically - you need to submit Form DE 1449T (Training Benefits Program Notice) to officially request approval. That's likely why your payments are stuck in pending. You can download the form from the EDD website or sometimes your school counselor will have copies. Submit it ASAP with your training information. Until you're officially approved for CTB, you technically still need to meet the regular UI work search requirements, but once approved, you won't need to look for work while in the approved training program.

when i started school last yr my payments got stuck 2. u def need that form the other person mentioned but like GOOD LUCK getting thru to edd! took me 6 weeks to get paid again lol

I went through this exact situation in February. The DE 1449T form is essential, but submitting it alone often isn't enough to get quick action. Your payments might remain pending for weeks unless you speak directly with an EDD representative who can push your CTB application through the system and release your payments. I was calling for days using the regular number and couldn't get through. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep within 25 minutes after days of failing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep was able to process my CTB application while on the phone and release my pending payments immediately. Worth considering if you can't wait weeks for the regular process.

This happened to my cousin too! EDD should really make this clearer on their website. The whole system is so confusing honestly.

To clarify some information here: 1. The California Training Benefits (CTB) program requires submitting form DE 1449T as mentioned above, but there are two paths to approval: - Self-arranged training (requires more documentation) - Training through approved institutions (streamlined process) 2. While your claim is pending CTB approval, you should continue to certify for benefits every two weeks AND continue your work search requirements until officially notified of CTB approval. 3. Once approved for CTB, you'll be exempt from work search requirements for the duration of your approved training program. The approval letter will specify the exact dates. 4. Processing time varies significantly - it can take 2-6 weeks depending on current workload. Your pending payments should release once approved. 5. If your training program is at an EDD-approved school, be sure to mention this on your application as it can expedite the process.

OMG the EXACT same thing happened to me last semester!!! My payments were stuck pending for FIVE WEEKS and I almost got evicted!!! The EDD system is a nightmare with the CTB transition. Nobody tells you about the seperate form until its too late. And even AFTER you submit the form they take FOREVER to process it. I ended up having to go to my local assembly member's office for help - they have EDD liaisons who can push your claim through faster. Might be worth looking into if the form doesn't get processed quickly.

I started school during my unemployment last year too. Just wondering, what kind of program are you taking? I did medical coding and it was eligible for CTB but my friend tried to get approved for a real estate course and got denied.

Just a note - don't forget to keep certifying every two weeks even while your claim is pending and switching to CTB. I made the mistake of thinking I should wait until my CTB was approved before certifying again, and it created a huge mess. Keep certifying on schedule no matter what!

One more thing to add - make sure you keep documentation of all your school enrollment paperwork, class schedule, and any communications with EDD about your training. If there's a delay in processing your CTB application and you get an eligibility interview, you'll need this documentation to show you're legitimately in school and eligible for continued benefits. Also, check your UI Online inbox frequently - EDD often sends requests for additional information there rather than by mail, and they give tight deadlines to respond.