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Summary of Service

The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a national scheme of funding for students over the compulsory school leaving age at school based sixth forms and at colleges. Weekly payments and termly bonuses are available to students from households where the gross annual income is less than £30,000. There are also bonuses of £100 if you remain on your course and make good progress with your learning.

Details of Service

EMA application packs are available from schools and colleges. Alternatively, visit the EMA website for further information and to request an application form online. You can also contact the EMA helpline on their free helpline number 080 810 16219.

Please note: The EMA scheme is not administered by Wiltshire County Council’s Student Support Team.

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


A to Z NamesEducation - grants - education maintenance award (EMA), Education - grants - education maintenance award
KeywordsEducation maintenance award (EMA)
PID No.23
IPSV CategoryStudent grants
Level 1 NameEducation - grants - education maintenance award (EMA)
IPSV ID1988, 4367

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