Education maintenance allowance Scotland

bamboozledwithcars

I was entitled to claim Education maintenance allowance for daughter but got a new job 1 month after school started and I am now above the threshold for 2 kids. is it per tax year or academic year in Scotland please ? Morally I think I should let them know but I can't see anything on the information on local government or Scottish government sites.  Any advice please? Thanks. 

Northern_Wanderer

When you applied, didn't they ask you for tax year 2023-2024 income details/ proof of same?

As your income has increased, what is your expected income for 2024-2025 tax year?

It is per tax year. If you are still above threshold then let them know.

sheramber

https://www.mygov.scot/ema/who-can-get-ema

You need to meet the criteria for residency, household income and education status to qualify for EMA. Contact your local council's EMA team if you have any questions about your eligibility.

bamboozledwithcars

Northern_Wanderer said:

When you applied, didn't they ask you for tax year 2023-2024 income details/ proof of same?

As your income has increased, what is your expected income for 2024-2025 tax year?

It is per tax year. If you are still above threshold then let them know.

Thanks I found the guidance notes and the email is based on my 2024 P60 less pension contributions.  Legally correct to claim although maybe morally suspect.  Not sure my teenager will agree however. Thank you .  Suspect with the pension coming off, next year might be ok too.  Thanks for your help