Apply For Education Maintenance Allowance If you are 16 to 19 years old
25th 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 at https://www.highland.gov.uk/ema
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