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What
age do I have to be?
 | EMAs
are available to eligible 16-19 years olds attending school or college. |
| You
cannot get an EMA until you have reached your school leaving age. |
| If
you reach your 20th birthday whilst receiving an EMA, payments will stop from
the week after your 20th birthday. | |
EMAs
can be paid for up to 3 years and up to 4 years for students with additional
support needs. |
...................................................... What's
in it for me? EMA
awards will be paid according to the total taxable household income. Payments
are only made when you have 100% weekly attendance.
| EMA
Weekly Payments Taper |
| Income | Weekly
Payment | | £0
- £21,835 |
£30 |
| £21,836
- £26,769 |
£20 |
| £26,770
- £32,316 |
£10 |
| £32,317
> |
£0 |
...................................................... Bonus
scheme Young
people may also be able to receive two periodic bonuses of £150 if they
remain on their course and make good progress with their learning. Bonuses are
paid out in January/February and June/July.
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