Students can use this form to apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). You the student must fill in the application, however if you live with a parent or guardian you'll need to complete the form with them.
Depending on your household circumstances you may need to upload proof of:
- Universal Credit
- Tax Credits
- P60
- Proof of benefits
Students will also need to have a bank statement ready to upload too for payments to be made into.
You can find further information about the eligbility criteria and evidence we'll need (opens in new window).
Your MyScotBorders account
To allow you to track the progress of your request, sign in to your MyScotBorders account (opens in new window).
This form times out after 20 minutes inactivity, but if you sign in the information you’ve entered will be saved and you can return later to complete it.
If you don't have an account, you can use our website to:
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