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Link to the
Scottish Executive EMA website
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EMA
Information
EMA stands for
Education Maintenance Allowance. EMAs provide
financial support for 16 to 19 year olds from low income families who
undertake a full time course at school or college.
How does it work?
EMAs are paid direct to young people, preferably into a bank account. It
is a weekly allowance payable during term time, with additional bonuses
paid for attendance, achievement, progression and behaviour. These are all
paid to the young person.
The weekly allowance normally depends on the
financial circumstances of the family and is paid for full weeks within
term time up to a maximum of 42 weeks in any one academic year and only
where 100% weekly attendance has been achieved by the young person. EMA
payments are not made during short term time holidays which include the
October week, Christmas and Easter.
The applicant must have a current signed
Learning Agreement and they must adhere to the conditions of that Learning
Agreement. At Hazlehead Academy this will mean that the student meets the
following requirements.
- 21
hours study (in class and homework)
- The
requirement to ensure that all course work is up to date.
- The
requirement to cover absences with a note for any 10 days throughout the
year and any further absences require a doctor’s line
- All
timetabled classes should be attended throughout the day.
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