What is an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)?
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a national programme to provide financial support to eligible 16 to 19 year olds. You do not have to pay back any money you receive through the Education Maintenance Allowance programme. Education Maintenance Allowances are managed by your Local Education Authority or FE College.
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Here is a list of contacts for colleges
Here is a list of contacts for local authorities
Information on Education Maintenance Allowances can be found in the Education Maintenance Allowance document. If you would like printed copies of the documents that can be viewed on this page please visit our Request Printed Information page.