Education Maintenance Allowance
What is an EMA?
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly allowance paid direct to students to help young people in education beyond the statutory school leaving age of 16.
Do I qualify for an EMA?
You qualify if you meet the following criteria
- Household income must be what is detailed under the heading ‘What will I get’ (see below)
The INCOME THRESHOLD for the EMA Programme, Academic Year 2023/2024
| Household Income | No. of dependent children in household | Award |
| £0 – £24,421 | 1 | £30 |
| £0 – £26,884 | 2+ | £30 |
Dependent children are those up to the age of 16 and those over the age of 16 and up to the age 25 if they are in full time further or higher education.
- You attend a Glasgow School
- You are aged 16 to 19 years old
- You attend school for a minimum of 21 agreed learning hours per week
- You are willing to participate in an approved learning agreement at school
- You are willing to participate in an approved Activity Agreement, this a tailored package of activity that has been designed around the young persons, interests, career aspirations and future skills needs. The activity agreement will be agreed between the student and their coach.
