Can I claim NY unemployment while attending out-of-state school? Need urgent answers

Yes, you can continue to claim NY unemployment while attending school out of state, BUT there are important requirements you need to meet: 1. You must maintain your NY residency (which it sounds like you're doing with your parents' address) 2. You must be able and available to work while in school 3. You must be actively seeking work in your local area 4. You must be willing to accept suitable employment if offered The key issue isn't where you physically are - it's whether you're truly available for work. NYSDOL will want to know that your schooling doesn't prevent you from accepting employment. If you're taking all online/evening classes and can work during normal business hours, you should be fine.

my cousin did this last year. he went to school in ohio but kept his ny address and everything was fine. just make sure ur actually looking for jobs still cuz thats what matters

The key question is whether you're available for work while in school. I got flagged for review when I started a training program even though it was approved! They froze my benefits for almost 3 weeks while they "investigated" if my education interfered with my ability to work. Make sure you document everything and be prepared to prove you're still job searching.

You need to disclose that you're attending school when you certify. There's a specific question about education/training during your weekly certification. If you answer honestly, the system may flag your claim for review, but as long as your school schedule doesn't interfere with your ability to accept full-time work, you should still qualify. Regarding your out-of-state move: technically, you're supposed to be available for work in your labor market. If you're physically in Pennsylvania, that becomes your labor market, not New York. You might need to transfer your claim to Pennsylvania's unemployment system. I highly recommend getting official clarification before proceeding. Not doing so could result in an overpayment determination later.

I tried calling NYSDOL for WEEKS with a similar question last semester and it was IMPOSSIBLE to get through!!!! 😡😡 Their phone system is such a JOKE. I ended up having to file an appeal after they decided I wasn't eligible anymore because of my classes, even though I was taking them all online and could work anytime!!! The whole system is designed to make you give up! When you do finally get through to someone they give you totally different answers depending on who you talk to.

Has anyone actually been able to get a straight answer from NYSDOL about this? I'm supposed to move in 3 weeks and still don't know what to do.

Just wanted to share - I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned above when I had a similar issue and it actually worked. Got through to NYSDOL in about 45 minutes after trying for days on my own. The agent told me that as long as you maintain your NY address as your permanent residence AND you're available for work, you can continue claiming. But she said I needed to note my school schedule in my work search record to show it doesn't interfere with employment.

wait so do u need to be available for work in NY or in PA? confused

Based on all the information in this thread, here's the most accurate answer I can provide: 1. You need to report your school attendance during weekly certification 2. You need to report your change of address (even if temporary) 3. You need to demonstrate you're available for work despite being in school 4. If you're permanently relocating to Pennsylvania, you should transfer your claim 5. If you're temporarily in Pennsylvania but maintaining NY residency with intent to return, you may be able to continue your NY claim, but should get official confirmation The bottom line is you need to speak with NYSDOL directly about your specific situation before making any decisions. Different circumstances can result in different determinations.