EMA Applications – Autumn Intake Cut-off Date
We are writing to remind you that the deadline for receipt of EMA application forms for Autumn intake students, whose dates of birth fall between 1 March 2007 and 30 September 2010, is 30 September 2026.
If an EMA application is received by this office on or before 30 September 2026, the student may be eligible to receive payments backdated to the beginning of the academic year, provided that the Learning Agreement criteria have been met.
Please note that applications received after this date will continue to be accepted until 31 March 2027. However, in these circumstances, EMA payments will only be considered from the date the application is received by this office.
We would be grateful if you could highlight this deadline to students within your school, particularly those who may fall within a vulnerable category.
Thank you for your assistance and continued support.
Kind regards
EMA, Corporate Operations – Business Support
People & ICT, 3rd Floor West
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House
Irvine
KA12 8EE
