The Education Maintenance Allowance is a weekly payment worth up to £30 for students who are aged 16 and are planning to continue in post-compulsory education. There are also two bonuses of £150 is they remain on the course and make good progress with their learning. Payments are made directly into a bank account.
Students can get an EMA if: -
- They have reached the school leaving date.
- The household income is £30,000 or below.
- They are on non-advanced further education in fifth year at school.
(EMAs will be available in 2004/05 to 16 year olds, 16 and 17 year old in 2005/06, 16 – 18 year olds in 2006/07.)
Students must attend all their course sessions and sign an EMA Learning Agreement with the school. This agreement will set out what is expected of them in terms of: -
- Attendance
- Coursework
- Progress
Information on how to apply is available from either Mrs Brown, Depute Headteacher, the pupil’s Guidance Teacher or Scottish Borders Council at
Director of Education and Lifelong Learning,
Scottish Borders Council,
Council Headquarters,
Newtown St Boswell,
Melrose TD6 0SA
