Student ServiceS - Edinburgh's Telford College

4.1.
Age on start date of course Living in Parental Home Not Living in Parental Home
Parentally supported (Under 18) EMA £35.40
Parentally supported (Over 18- 24 years) £70.48 £89.07
Self supporting* £89.07 £89.07
*You are a self supporting student if, by the first day of your course, you:
• are at least 25 years old or
• are married or
• have supported yourself from earnings or benefits for any 3 years
4.2. I f you are under 18 and living in UNITE halls of residence, your EMA could be at a
higher rate, this could be up to 105.30 per week.
4.3. The first month’s college bursary payment will be in two instalments. If
possible, you should try to save some money before you start your course, to help
with payment of initial extra costs such as a bus pass.
5. Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Some students will be eligible for an EMA:
• I f your course starts in the autumn and you are of school leaving age or under 18 on
the start date of your course you may be eligible for an EMA
• I f your date of birth is between 1 October 1992 and 28 February 1993, you may be
eligible for an EMA from January 2009.
5.1. The amount you receive depends on household income, not parental income
Students who qualify for EMA for the first time in 2009-10, will be eligible for a single
rate weekly allowance of £30 per week.
Income No. of dependent children in household Award
£0 - £20,351 1
£30
£0 - £22,403 2+
£30
5.2. Students who have received an EMA before 2009-10, will continue to be assessed
as before for the £10, £20 and £30 weekly rates.
Household Income
Up to £22,403
£22,404 - £27,465
£27,466 - £33,156
More than £33,156
Weekly Allowance
£30
£20
£10
nil
6. Travel costs
The amount paid is based on the cheapest form of travel, usually a monthly bus pass, and
is included in the monthly bursary payments.
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