Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Article Discussion

loopylass

waddy80 wrote:

if you are looking for a good account for 16/17's try Lloyds TSB (I am biased I do work for them) but we give a visa electron (accepted evrywhere with visa sign) card plus text alert balances, and access to internet banking.

I can second that as my son has one
it is a very good idea as the young person can buy in most shops but cant get into debt if the money is not in the account they cant get it
another good thing about that is they dont carry large amounts of cash with them as the card can be used nearly everywhere

lamnicholas

emilyt wrote:

Does anyone know how many weeks that a student is paid EMA.Are they paid through the holidays or just term time only.Have looked at the EMA website but can't seem to find the answer. Thanks in advance.

Term time only, including periods of study leave. Weekly payments are earned through full attendance, Bonus payments in January and July through coursework/meeting of deadlines. Retention bonus in September of second year.

sgx.saint

If I have read and understood the article correctly then based on the fact that I already have 11 GCSE passes and 3 A levels then I would not be entitled to the EMA?

I start a degree course at my local University in three weeks and just thought it would be worth a try, I could do with all the support I can get

lamnicholas

Yes. EMA is only for students aged 16-18 studying in sixth form schools, or on an E2E scheme or a course leading to an apprenticeship. The scheme is based on age and income.

sgx.saint

Yes. EMA is only for students aged 16-18 studying in sixth form schools, or on an E2E scheme or a course leading to an apprenticeship. The scheme is based on age and income.

Sorry, I meant the ALH (Adult Learning Grant) which is basically the EMA but for Adults. Its in the article at the top of the thread.

Gemmzie

sgx.saint wrote:

Sorry, I meant the ALH (Adult Learning Grant) which is basically the EMA but for Adults. Its in the article at the top of the thread.

No, ALG is only for first-time Level 2 (GCSE / NVQ2) or Level 3 (A Level / NVQ3) qualifications.

sgx.saint

Doh! Ah well ...

someone

waddy80 wrote:

if you are looking for a good account for 16/17's try Lloyds TSB (I am biased I do work for them) but we give a visa electron (accepted evrywhere with visa sign) card plus text alert balances, and access to internet banking.

Lloyds TSB now issue VISA cards which is more accepted that VISA ELECTRON cards

hilspars

Just a few points about EMA having just gone through the process with my nephew.
1) You effectively get the money on the friday of the following week
2) The college is responsible for passing on details to EMA and you get nothing at all if you have been late twice in a week ( 5 minutes counts as late in his college ) or if you do not attend on any day. You do not get a split of the money it is an all or nothing thing !
3) If the lecturer forgets to complete registration details on any one day then you may also find the following week they get nothing, so it is wise to get them to check at the end of the week that this process has been completed as it is a pain to get the money back retrospetively.
4) It does not necessarily state on the form but you will need to present birth certificate or passport to the administrator at the college on the day of enrollment.
Hope this helps

Gemmzie

hilspars wrote:

Just a few points about EMA having just gone through the process with my nephew.
1) You effectively get the money on the friday of the following week
2) The college is responsible for passing on details to EMA and you get nothing at all if you have been late twice in a week ( 5 minutes counts as late in his college ) or if you do not attend on any day. You do not get a split of the money it is an all or nothing thing !
3) If the lecturer forgets to complete registration details on any one day then you may also find the following week they get nothing, so it is wise to get them to check at the end of the week that this process has been completed as it is a pain to get the money back retrospetively.
4) It does not necessarily state on the form but you will need to present birth certificate or passport to the administrator at the college on the day of enrollment.
Hope this helps

1) It's actually two weeks in arrears.
2) The attendence depends on the individual college, which is why students are asked to sign a Learning Agreement.
3) Very true, attendence must be checked
4) That's standard practise EMA or not in college now