What is EMA?
If you decide to stay on at school or go to college you may be able to get Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). EMA is a fortnightly payment of up to £60 for students who are aged 16, 17, 18 or 19 years.
It is paid directly to young people who fall within the households income thresholds listed above and who stay on in education after they reach statutory leaving age which is after the end of their compulsory schooling.
Further information
Further information on how to apply is available from the school, or Jobs and Benefits Office, or the EMA Customer Services Team.
NI Direct EMA website
Education Maintenance Allowance helpline
Contact details for the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) helpline, which can advise on how to apply for EMA and how much you could get.
Phone: Student Helpline - 0300 200 7089 (From 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday)
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Learning Centre Helpline – 0141 891 4601 (From 10.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday)
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