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

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a scheme for people studying or permanently resident in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The scheme is now closed in England.

  1. 1. What is Education Maintenance Allowance?
  2. 2. Who does it help?
  3. 3. Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA): England
  1. 4. Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA): Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
  2. 5. How much does Education and Maintenance Allowance (EMA) pay?
  3. 6. How do I claim?

What is Education Maintenance Allowance?

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.


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