Educational Maintenance Allowance /
Student Bursary
Educational Maintenance Awards have been replaced by the New Student Bursaries so EMAs are closed to new applicants. However students who were in receipt of higher level EMAs last year should continue to receive support this year. All students who were in receipt of EMAs last year should receive letter informing them of their status in the forthcoming year.
If you're aged between 16 and 19 years and think you might struggle with the costs for full-time education or training you may receive a bursary.
Students most in need will be eligible to receive a bursary of £1,200 a year. This group includes:
- people in care
- care leavers
- people claiming income support
- disabled young people who receive Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance
Other students facing genuine financial difficulties may be awarded a bursary at the discretion of the college and should read through the college leaflet on Student Bursaries and if appropriate should apply using the Bursary application form.