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Money for 16yr olds in school & college
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Fran
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A 16 (and over) year old in school or college (non-advanced education) they may be able to receive up to £30 paid into their bank or building society. This is part of the governments plan to encourage 16 yr. olds to stay in education.
Forms should be available now for the next academic year.
Wales - EMA
England - EMA
Northern Ireland - EMA
Scotland - EMA
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Forms should be available now for the next academic year.
Wales - EMA
England - EMA
Northern Ireland - EMA
Scotland - EMA
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does this mean they stop our child beneift and tax credit surely not going to give you the lot are they.0
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bonnie wrote:does this mean they stop our child beneift and tax credit surely not going to give you the lot are they.
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[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1]Does it affect benefits?[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1]
[/size][/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1]No. EMA is currently paid over and above Child Benefit and other benefits.[/size][/font]
Thanks for the info Fran.Herman - MP for all!
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EMA is paid to the student. If there is any unauthorized absence at all during the week the whole week's money is lost! Better read the rules and what's being signed!bonnie wrote:does this mean they stop our child beneift and tax credit surely not going to give you the lot are they.Torgwen.......... ...........0 -
Be aware though, this award of up to £30 a week direct to the student is subject to parents' earnings, on the application form you have to put an earnings figure in, so some kids may not get the full amount if they are from a lower waged family. (Bit unfair if parents income is just over the border for larger amount) I have a friend who was in this situation, and actually opted to cut her hours at work so her daughter qualified for the EMA.keep smiling,
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Just a quick note to remind all that EMA also applies to any student, with any special needs, attending either a mainstream or special needs school. Claiming it is a pain, but it's worth it!!0
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I think EMA is excellent. My oldest daughter gets it (and learner support funds from college)as I am on a low wage. Without it, there is no way I could afford to let her go to college. The total money enables her to get a bus card to get to and from college and also pays for the materials she needs for her course. It also helps me as I no longer give her any pocket money.......saving me £5 per week.:snow_grin"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow........":snow_grin0
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Does anyone know how much a bus pass costs if you get the EMA award? My son's pass normally costs £150 a year. TIA0
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Travel varies according to which county you live in. I have found that out as my son has applied to two colleges, in different counties and there are different proceedures for each one. (confusing!)keep smiling,
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DaisyG wrote:Does anyone know how much a bus pass costs if you get the EMA award? My son's pass normally costs £150 a year. TIA
The whole point of EMA is to cover the students day to day college costs such as travel so the cost of a bus pass wont change. However if he goings into his college's student services he might be able to get a discount card for the monthly or weekley travelcard.
It might work out better for him if he gets it weekly with his EMA money, if hes at college only 25 weeks in a year its only £6 a week and is not a huge chunk of cash.I remember when this was just a little website! :money:0
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