How to claim New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA): step by step

You might be eligible for New Style JSA to help you when you look for work.

1. Step 1:

   1. Check if you're eligible

   You might also be eligible for Universal Credit.

   1. Find out about Universal Credit

2. Step 2:

   1. How to claim

3. Step 3:

   1. How and when you're paid

   If your claim is turned down or you're only eligible for National Insurance credits, you'll get a letter within 2 weeks explaining what to do next.

4. Step 4:

   1. Tell Jobcentre Plus about any change in your circumstances

5. Step 5:

   You'll be told when your payments are about to stop. If your circumstances do not change, this will be after 182 days.

   1. Get support from Jobcentre Plus when your payments stop