Schools and learning

Learner Support Funds for 16-18 year olds in school 2008/2009

If you are staying on at school there may be some limited financial assistance available to help with some of the additional costs that you encounter when in school sixth form. For example:

• Books and equipment
• Field trips / Additional course costs
• Travel to universities for Higher Education interviews
• Examination fees
• Childcare
• Other costs that may make attendance difficult

To be eligible you should be in receipt of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)and have financial circumstances that make it difficult to meet all the needs you have whilst staying on at school.

To Apply, please contact your school to discuss what may be available from Learner Support Funds.

Education Maintenance Allowance

EMA is a weekly payment of £10, £20, or £30, paid during term -time, depending on your family income and is intended to help with the day-to-day costs when you stay on in school - such as books, equipment and travel.

You can get EMA if your household has an income of £30,810 or less and your course involves at least 12 hours of guided learning and can be up to level 3.

• More information con be found by clicking the Education Maintenance Allowance link on this page
• You will be able to get information on how to apply from your school, your Connexions Personal Advisor, or your careers teacher