Applying for an EMA
Students eligible for EMA from January 2018: If you are 16 between 1 October 2018 and 28 February 2019 you should now submit an EMA application form. Applications received after this date will only be paid from the week they are received.
Application packs and guidance notes are available to download here:
Education Maintenance Allowance provides support for 16 to 19 year olds from low income families who undertake a full-time course at school. Young people may also be eligible for EMA where they are undertaking a programme of learning in a CLD Learning Hub. Young people can receive £30 per week provided they attend regularly and make good progress with their learning.
For more information click here: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=5445
