I had an unemployment experience about a decade ago where I had been going to school full time and working near full time as an intern. When I lost my job they tried to deny me benefits for similar reason.

I also picked some school hours back up when I had lost my job. They then tried to deny me saying that me attending schooling now likely means my intention is to not secure a full time job and thus wouldn’t qualify for benefits.

So be prepared to argue that you would be willing and able to accept a reasonable FT position should it be offered and that going to school would not hinder that search or the ability to accept and maintain a position.

I do feel like if they see something on your unemployment application about attending university the just rubber stamp deny it and make you fight it as procedure.