12th June 2026
If you are 16 to 19 years old, at school or college, and come from a low-income household you may be able to get financial help from an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
EMA is a weekly allowance of £30 per week, paid during term time.
To qualify, the household income of your parents or carers living with you, must be less than:
£24,421 - for households with one dependant child
£26,884 - for households with two or more dependant children
Full details and ow to claim at
https://www.highland.gov.uk/ema
https://www.highland.gov.uk/ema
If you live outwith Highland check your are council web site.