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What am I entitled to? This week: JSA How much will I get? Contribution based JSA- You can get this for 182 days (6 months) after this you may be eligible for Income based JSA Age Weekly amount 16-24 £56.80 25+ £71.70 Income based JSAStatus Weekly amount Single under 25 £56.80 Single 25+ £71.70 Couple both 18+ £112.55 Lone Parent under 18 £56.80 Lone parent 18+ £71.70 How do I apply? Online at: www.dwpe-services.direct.gov.uk/en/ jobseekersallowanceclaim Phone: 0800 055 6688 Or go into your local jobcentre to fill out a form. Anything else? You will need to go into your jobcentre every two weeks to prove that you have been looking for and applying for jobs. This is known as ‘SIGNING ON’. 4.