Education Maintenance Allowance and savings/income

FinanciallyPerplexed

I am thinking of applying for Education Support Allowance for my son who turns 16 shortly.

My own position is that I am unemployed through ill health, so we qualify on household income grounds. However I am recently widowed and due a life assurance payout that will take my savings over the £16K limit normally applied to means tested benefits.

I'm not sure if the limit applies to EMA. What I've seen on the web so far doesn't specifically mention savings - but can anyone give me a definitive answer?

Thanks!

Caz3121

It is not you that would be applying, it is your son so I don't believe your savings are considered
https://www.mygov.scot/ema/

pmlindyloo

According to this link

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/media/4310767/wdc-ema-guidance-notes-2016-17.pdf

It is only the interest of any savings that is taken into account with your household income.

FinanciallyPerplexed

Caz. - it's household income that applies.

pml. Thanks!