NY unemployment BYE date approaching - can I refile as a student?

For your BYE date question: Yes, you need to wait until the day after your BYE date (so 9/20) to file a new claim. The system won't let you file early. As for being a student, NY unemployment generally considers you eligible if you're available for full-time work while attending school. You'll need to certify that you're ready, willing, and able to work despite your class schedule. They may ask you to complete a questionnaire about your school attendance to determine if it interferes with your ability to accept full-time work.

i was a student last yr while on UI and it was fine. just make sure when they ask if anything is preventing you from accepting work you say NO. as long as ur willing to quit school for a job ur good

The key factor isn't whether you're a student, but whether your school schedule prevents you from accepting full-time work. During the application process for your new claim, you'll likely be asked directly about school attendance. Be honest, but understand that NYSDOL primarily cares about your availability for work. Typically, they'll send you a questionnaire about your classes and availability. Make sure your answers show that: 1. Your class schedule is flexible or doesn't conflict with standard work hours 2. You're willing and able to adjust classes if needed for employment 3. Your primary goal is finding suitable work, not completing your education I've seen many students approved as long as they demonstrate their education doesn't interfere with their availability for work.

Be VERY careful with how you answer their questions about school!!! I was taking just TWO classes last year and they suspended my benefits for 3 weeks while they "investigated" whether I was available for work. Had to do a phone interview and everything. They eventually approved me, but it was really stressful having no income during that time. Also, for the BYE date, you literally cannot file until the day after. The system physically won't let you.

wait ur BYE date is 9/19/2025 right? isnt that next year? why r u trying to file now lol

When I was on unemployment I was also taking classes and they did approve my claim BUT I got called for this interview thing where they asked about my school schedule and if I would quit school for a job. I said yes (even though I probably wouldn't have lol) and they approved me. Just make sure your class schedule doesn't make it look like you can't work normal hours.

Just to clarify on the refiling process: Mark your calendar for September 20th. Not the 19th (your BYE date) but the day after. Log in early that morning to file your new claim. Have all your employment information from the past 18 months ready, including any part-time work. For the student question, the most important thing is to show that school doesn't interfere with your ability to search for and accept suitable full-time work. Online classes are definitely viewed more favorably since they offer flexibility. Night classes are also generally acceptable since they don't conflict with typical business hours. Don't volunteer too much information about your student status unless directly asked. Answer honestly but concisely.

btw if the system isnt letting u certify this week call them right away. might be an issue with ur account that needs fixing before ur BYE date