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Further education

If you are 16 or over and staying on at school or college to continue your further education you may be entitled to an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

This is a weekly payment depending on your household income, to help with the travel and equipment costs of staying on in Years 12 and 13.

There are also bonuses available in January, July and September if your attendance and progress are satisfactory.

Further information and application forms are available from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) website.

You can also pick up an application form at your school or college.