Education Maintenance Allowance

Education Maintenance Allowance Session 2018/19

The closing date for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) awards for session 2018/19 was Sunday 31 March 2019.  We are no longer processing new applications for this session.

Education Maintenance Allowance Session 2019/20

Applications for session 2019/20 will commence July 2019.  Please revisit our website at this time to access the online EMA application form -  available from Friday 26 July 2019.

What is it?

An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly allowance payable to eligible students who have achieved 100% of their agreed attendance each week at school. It is payable on a 2 weekly basis

Do I qualify for an EMA?

• Do you attend a Glasgow School?
• Are you aged 16-19 years old?
• Do you attend school for a minimum of 21 guided learning hours per week?
• Are you willing to participate in an approved learning agreement at school?

How do I apply for an EMA?

Your online application form will allow you to upload any relevant documents and once submitted you will receive an email acknowledgement.

Before competing your EMA application form, you should read the  Guidance Notes and Pupil Information [176kb] on how to apply.

EMA - Right to Appeal a decision
If you are refused EMA support or feel the amount awarded is incorrect, you may appeal our decision.

Refusal of EMA application:
Your appeal must be submitted in writing within 28 days of us informing you of the outcome of your award.  Your email or letter must state the reason for your appeal and should be accompanied by any additional supporting evidence/information.

Please send your appeal to: Email: CBSgrantservices@glasgow.gov.uk or Post: PO Box 19, Glasgow G2 1DU.

The appeals process will take no longer 28 days.  Receipt of your appeal will be acknowledged within 10 working days.

EMA withheld payment:
Payments are generally withheld due to unauthorised attendance, lack of progress and/or conduct.  If you have a question about attendance you must contact your school directly.

What will I get?

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