Here is information for Senior Students and families on the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly allowance paid to help young people in education beyond the statutory school leaving age of 16.
Applications are now open for session 2024-2025. Click on the link below to access the Glasgow City Council website
Education Maintenance Allowance - Glasgow City Council
Do I quality for EMA?
You qualify if you meet the following criteria
- Household income must be what is detailed under the heading 'What will I get' (see below)
- You attend a Glasgow School
- You are aged 16 to 19 years old
- You attend school for a minimum of 21 agreed learning hours per week
- You are willing to participate in an approved learning agreement at school
- You are willing to participate in an approved Activity Agreement ,this a tailored package of activity that has been designed around the young persons, interests, career aspirations and future skills needs. The activity agreement will be agreed between the student and their coach.
How do I apply for EMA?
Sign up for MyAccount and apply online. This must be the Student's own account and not the parent / carer account.
Click on the Online Applications icon on the top right of the screen where you can register or log in if you already have an account.
If you need to update your MyAccount details, please do so via this link. Update MyAccount details
If you have forgotten your MyAccount password, you can reset it here Password Reset
Payment enquiries
Payments can be withheld due to unauthorised absence, lack of progress and/or conduct.
For all other enquires please contact us via our online enquiry form here.