Education Maintenance Allowance EMA - Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland - What is Education Maintenance Allowance?

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a payment for 16 to 19 year olds who stay on in non- advanced education . It is available in Wales, Scotland and Northrn Ireland

Applies to: People studying or permanently resident in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The scheme is now closed in England. 

Age rules:16-19 year olds

Type of benefit: Means-tested

Administered by: Student Finance Wales in Wales, your local authority or college bursary office in Scotland, Student Loans Company Limited in Northern Ireland.