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Education - grants - school maintenance grant
Summary of Service
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a national scheme of funding which was introduced at the start of the 2004/2005 academic year.
It is a weekly payment worth up to £30.00 for eligible students who are aged 16 years and planning to continue in further education from September 2004. The weekly payments are intended to help cover the day-to-day costs that you have to meet when you stay on at school or college, such as travel costs, books and equipment for your course.
There are also bonuses of £100.00 if you remain on your course and make good progress with your learning.
Details of Service
Other Students Aged Over 16 Years On September 01, 2004
Although the EMA is not available for students in this group, it may be possible to obtain some funding through your chosen college or through the County Council.
College Students
For details of any funding which might be available to you, please contact Student Services at your college.
School Based Sixth Form Students
For details of any funding which might be available to you, see Sixth Form Access Funds or contact your Head of Sixth Form or e-mail studentfinance@wiltshire.gov.uk at County Hall (telephone: 01225 713784).
Educational Trust Funds
Wiltshire County Council look after five educational trust funds for children and young people who live in Wiltshire.
Needs
EMA application packs are now available from schools and colleges. Further information on the scheme is available by calling Freephone 080 810 162 19 or by accessing the Education Maintenance Allowance website.
Eligibility
Students with their Sixteenth Birthday Between Sept 0, 2003 and Aug 31, 2004 may be entitled to an EMA If:
- Their household income is below £30,000.
- They are doing at least 12 hours of guided learning on further education courses in school sixth forms, sixth form colleges and further education colleges.
Contact Details
By Post
Student Finance Team
Department for Children and Education
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JB
By Email
studentfinance@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713784
By Fax
01225 713684
| A to Z Names | Education - grants - school maintenance grant, Education - grants - school maintenance grant |
|---|---|
| Keywords | School maintenance grant |
| PID No. | 22 |
| IPSV Category | Student grants |
| Level 1 Name | Education - grants - school maintenance grant |
| IPSV ID | 1988, 4367 |
