Education Maintenance Allowances

• Applications for Education Maintenance Allowances
• Payment
• Level of Payment

Applications for Education Maintenance Allowances

Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) will be available in the school session beginning August 2011 to pupils who were born between 
1 March 1992 and 30 September 1995.  Payments are made following 100% attendance at Moray schools.  Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) will be available in January 2012 to pupils who were born between 
1 October 1995 and 29 February 1996.  Payments are made following 100% attendance at Moray schools.

Application forms will be available at the end of May 2011 at The Moray Council Access Points and from Secondary Schools.  Please check that the school is open during holiday times.  You will also be able 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.

Please note that students at further education colleges should contact the college directly for an EMA Application form.

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Payment

EMA is a fortnightly payment of £30 per week, paid directly to pupils who stay on at school, attend further education or take part in Activity Agreements after they reach the statutory leaving age.  

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Level of Payment

The level of the EMA awarded is dependent on household income during the tax year April 2010 - March 2011. 

The level of EMA is dependent on whether there is more than one child in full time education.

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

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