What is an EMA? Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly allowance paid to help young people in education beyond the statutory school leaving age of 16.
Who is eligible for EMA?
You may be eligible for EMA if you meet the following criteria:
Household income must be what is detailed below
You attend a Glasgow School
You are aged 16 to 19 years old
You attend school for a minimum of 21 agreed learning hours per week
You are willing to participate in an approved learning agreement at school
You are willing to participate in an approved Activity Agreement, this a tailored package of activity that has been designed around the young persons, interests, career aspirations and future skills needs. The activity agreement will be agreed between the student and their coach.
The INCOME THRESHOLD for the EMA Programme, Academic Year 2022/2023 Household Income
£0 - £24,421 1 Child
£0 - £26,884 2+ Dependent Children
Dependent children are those up to the age of 16 and those over the age of 16 and up to the age 25 if they are in full time further or higher education.
How do I apply for an EMA?
Sign up for Glasgow City Council (MyAccount) and apply online.
This must be the student's own account and not the parent / carer account.
Please contact your school for any payment enquiries in the first instance as missing payments could be due to attendance issues / non mark ups Payments can be withheld due to unauthorised absence, lack of progress and/or conduct. For all other enquires please contact Glasgow City Council on online enquiry form.
For more information click here.
Source:
Glasgow City Council
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