Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

What is EMA?

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) 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.

https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/further-education-funding/education-maintenance-allowance/

Please click on the link below to access information on EMA for the academic year 2025/2026 and how to apply:

EMA Application Form 2025-2026:

Please click on the link to apply online, or scan the QR code in the poster below:

https://logon.slc.co.uk/welcome/secured/login?_locale=en_CY&cookieConsent=accept

https://www.lcservices.slc.co.uk/media/xr3f00b4/ema_wales_apply_now_poster_2526_e_o.pdf

Eligibility Information:

https://www.lcservices.slc.co.uk/media/gzfbje3f/ema_wales_eligibility_leaflet_2526_e_o.pdf

EMA Payment Schedule 2025-2026:

EMA Payment Schedule 2025-2026