Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

Using this form

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 on our website (opens in new window).

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Sign in (opens in new window) to be able to track your application.

This form will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity, but if you sign in the information you've entered will be saved and you can return later to complete it.

You can find out what we do with your information on our website (opens in a new window).