Education Maintenance Allowance EMA - Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland - Who does it help?
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is extra money for students aged 16-19 in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Last reviewed 27 July 2026
Who does it help?
Generally, you could get Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) if:
- you are age 16, 17, 18 or 19, and
- you are old enough to leave school if you want to, and
- you are continuing with your studies
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