Publication - Statistics

Education Maintenance Allowances 2023-24

Published: 4 March 2025
From: Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
Directorate: Learning Directorate, +1 more … Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education

Statistics on Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) recipients and payments made in 2023-2024.

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Colleges, universities and young people in training: statistics

The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) provides financial support for young people aged 16 to 19 years from low-income households who are in school or college courses, or in a Learning Agreement (also known as an Action Plan).

The programme aims to broaden participation and increase retention in post-16 education.

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