The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly payment of £10, £20 or £30, depending on your household income.
This money is intended to help with the day-to-day costs when you stay on at school, college or training provider – such as travel, books and equipment for your learning programme, and is available to those aged between 16 and 19 years.
There are also £100 bonuses depending on the progress you make with your learning provider.
For more details of eligibility and how to apply to the scheme ask your Connexions Personal Adviser or at the school or college you want to go to.
For further detailed information about the EMA scheme and to request an application pack, visit www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ema or contact the Student Helpline on 0800 121 8989.
