Education maintenance allowance
What is an Education Maintenance Allowance?
Education Maintenance Allowance
Address: EMA Council Headquarters Newtown St Boswells Melrose TD6 0SA
Tel: 01835 824000
If you are staying on at school for session 2011-2012 you could be entitled to an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
EMA is a weekly payment of £30 paid fortnightly, designed to encourage young people to further their education after compulsory schooling ends.
It is paid in addition to any money you earn from a part-time job and it won't affect your parent(s)/carer(s) existing benefits.
- if you attend a secondary school within the Scottish Borders you can apply through the council.
- if you are going to college should apply to the college you are attending.
EMAs are managed on behalf of the Scottish Government, who are ultimately responsible for policy and guidelines.
In this section
- What is an Education Maintenance Allowance? (current page)
- How do I qualify?
- I'm eligible, what do I do next?
