EMA Grant Information
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Information
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) became available nationally from August 2004 to eligible young people staying on in school beyond their statutory leaving age or going on to Further Education. Your date of birth should fall into one of the following categories:
Eligibility
Academic Year |
Date of Birth |
Payable |
| 2011/12 | Born between 1st March 1992 and 30th September 1995 | August 2011 |
| 2011/12 | Born between 1st October 1995 and 29th February 1996 | January 2012 |
EMA is an allowance of up to £30 per week, depending on household income. The income thresholds for the EMA Programme for Academic Year 2011/12 are as follows:
| Income | No. of dependent children | Award |
| £0 - £20.351 | 1 | £30 per week |
| £0 - £22,403 | 2+ | £30 per week |
In order to receive an EMA you must still be in full time education either at school or undertaking a course at college up to and including National Certificate level.
To request an EMA application form and guidance notes for 2011/12, please contact the Schools Service on 01595 743845.
Alternatively, please click on the following links:
EMA 2011/12 Application form (PDF)
EMA guidance notes for 2011/12 PDF
Form 6a – Accountant’s Certificate (PDF)
Form 6b – Benefits (PDF)