Education Maintenance Allowance
If pupils are 16 years of age or over before 30 September 2025, they may be eligible for an EMA from August 2025. If the application is not submitted by 30 September 2025 the award will only be made from the week the application is received.
If pupils are 16 years of age between 1 October 2025 and 28 February 2026, they may be eligible for an EMA from January 2026. If the application is not submitted by 28 February 2026 the award will only be made from the week the application is received.
The closing date for all EMA’s is 31st March 2026
More information can be found at www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/ema
