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Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
What is EMA?
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) 2026-2027 is a weekly payment of £40 to help 16 to 18 year olds with the costs of further education. Payments are made every 2 weeks as long as you meet your school or college’s attendance requirements and meet the application criteria of Student Finance Wales:
EMA Eligibility leaflet:
https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/media/tobkk0do/ema_wales_eligibility_leaflet_2627_e_o.pdf
Little Book of EMA (information booklet):
https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/media/3x5px51t/ema_wales_little_book_of_ema_2627_e_o.pdf
Application Form:
https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/further-education-funding/education-maintenance-allowance/
EMA Payment Guide: