The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
This is a national scheme of support for students leaving school and going on to further education from September 2004. The EMA is a weekly payment worth up to £30 depending on financial circumstances.
Further information on the EMA
Student Loans and Tuition Fee Assistance
These are the sources of support for students attending higher education courses. Extra help may be available to students who are disabled, have dependants, have been in care or have extra travel costs to meet. For more information see the Higher Education pages.