Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) 

From January 2016, the income thresholds for Education Maintenance Allowances increased for those students born before 1 March 2000  and this means more students may qualify to receive weekly payments of £30 per week.   The income threshold for families with one dependent child will increase from £20,351 to £24, 421 and for those with more than one dependent child will increase from £22,403 to £26,884. 

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EMA Application Forms for Session 2017-18 are available in school now.   The Application Form and further information is also available for download at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ema