TOP/Section 30 Are you an unemployed Massachusetts resident? Unemployed in-state students sometimes qualify for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits from the MA Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). If you are collecting unemployment, you can apply for TOP/Section 30 benefits—and GCC can help you with the process! Please note we do not provide support for applying for unemployment, only for navigating TOP/Section 30. Benefits may include: Legal right to study full-time while collecting unemployment (students with a disability may be eligible for a reduced class schedule) Up to 26 additional weeks of unemployment payments Weekly job search requirement waived Contact Aaron Hellem for additional information.