Education maintenance allowance (EMA) : guidance notes

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 can receive up to £30 per week, with the possibility of two bonus payments of £150 provided they regularly attend and make good progress with their learning.

This guidance notes describe the conditions which must be met for entitlement to EMA payment. All applications will be individually assessed to determine whether or not the applicant is eligible.  This document is available to download at the right of your page.

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