Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) give financial support to eligible 16 to 19 year olds who want to continue learning.
EMA is a weekly payment of £30, paid every 2 weeks in arrears.
To be eligible, you need to meet the following criteria:
Household income
Your household income will determine if you’re eligible for EMA. Household income is the income of your parent(s) or carer(s) who live with you.
To qualify, households with one dependent child must be earning £24,421 per year or less, and households with more than one dependent child must be earning £26,884 or less, before tax.
To find out more please visit the following website:
If you require support with your application please contact Mr Dunbar in school, 01698 522744.
