N.J. Admin. Code § 12:17-12.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 12:17-12.6 - Student disqualification for benefits

(a) An individual, who is a student in full-time attendance at, or on vacation from, an educational institution, is disqualified for benefits, unless:

1. The individual is attending a training program approved by the Division to enhance the individual's earning power and/or employability; or

2. During the claimant's base year, the individual, who during periods other than established and customary vacation periods or holiday recesses at the educational institution, has earned in employment sufficient wages while in full or part-time attendance at an educational institution to establish a claim for benefits.

3. For purposes of this section, full-time attendance is defined as:

i. Consisting of not less than 20 hours per week of classroom work and structured assignments for individuals in attendance at an educational institution other than an institution of higher education;

ii. Consisting of not less than 12 credit hours for individuals pursuing a degree at an institution of higher education; or

iii. Consisting of a minimum of nine credit hours for individuals pursuing a post-graduate degree at an institution of higher education.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:17-12.6