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Education Maintenance Allowances


Applications for Education Maintenance Allowances

Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) will be available in August 2008 to pupils who were born between 1 March 1989 and 30 September 1992.  Pupils who were born between 1 October 1992 and 28 February 1993 may apply for an EMA, which will begin in January 2009.  Payments are made following 100% attendance at Moray schools.

Use our online form to apply

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Payment

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.

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Level of Payment

The level of the EMA awarded is dependent on household income during the tax year April 2007 - March 2008. 

 Household income Weekly Payment
 £21,835 or below   £30
 £21,836 - £26,769  £20
 £26,770 - £32,316  £10
 over £32,316  0

Payments will be made fortnightly, by BACS, directly into the pupil's bank account.

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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

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