Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) will be available in August 2009 to pupils who were born between 1 March 1990 and 30 September 1993. Pupils who were born between 1 October 1993 and 28 February 1994 may apply for an EMA, which will begin in January 2010. Payments are made following 100% attendance at Moray schools.
Application forms are available at The Moray Council Access Points and from Secondary Schools. Please check that the school is open during holiday times. You can also complete the application using our Online Form. Please note that whilst this online form will guide you through your application, you will be required to print the form and sign it prior to submitting it.
EMA is a fortnightly payment of £30, £20 or £10 per week, paid directly to pupils who stay on at school, or attend further education after they reach the statutory leaving age. Pupils may also receive two bonuses of £150 each if they adhere to their Learning Agreement.
The level of the EMA awarded is dependent on household income during the tax year April 2008 - March 2009.
The Scottish Government changed the eligibility criteria for EMAs in the new school session. The level of EMA is now dependent on whether you have received an EMA before and whether there is more than one child in full time education.
Pupils who have received an EMA prior to 2009/2010:-
Household income Weekly Payment £22,403 or below £30 £22,404 - £27,465 £20 £27,466 - £33,156 £10 over £33,156 0
Pupils applying for the first time in 2009/2010:-
Families with more than one child in full-time education
| Household income | Weekly Payment |
| £22,403 or below | £30 |
| over £22,404 | 0 |
Families with a single child in full-time education
| Household income | Weekly Payment |
| £20,351 or below | £30 |
| over £20,352 | 0 |
Payments will be made fortnightly, by BACS, directly into the pupil's bank account.
Contact Details
Educational Services
The Moray Council, Headquarters
High Street, ELGIN, Moray IV30 1BX
Tel: 01343 563338
Fax: 01343 563478
Email: EducationalServices@moray.gov.uk