Can I Go To School And Receive Minnesota Unemployment Benefits?
If you are attending school such as college or technical school beyond high school, you can apply for and claim unemployment benefits as long as you are willing and able to work during the hours and days that would be considered standard based on your previous employment. You must also continue to seek new employment every week and if offered a job that conflicts with your school, be willing to make an adjustment. High school students are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits in Minnesota even during summer break. If a student is no longer in high school but is working towards a GED they may be eligible for Minnesota Unemployment based on the previous considerations.
For example: If you were working 2nd shift and were laid off you may begin to take courses at the local college during the day. As long as you keep looking for new work and are willing to take new work during 2nd shift you can be in school and still get unemployment benefits.