EMA
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly payment of £40 to help 16-18 year olds with the costs of further education. Payments are made every 2 weeks as long as you meet school's attendance criteria.
For more information and to apply:
Education Maintenance Allowance, funding for Further Education | Student Finance Wales
https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/media/r4sb2xuw/ema_wales_little_book_of_ema_2526_e_o.pdf
Welsh Government Learning Grant (WGLG)
Welsh Government Learning Grant (WGLG) is for pupils aged 19 or over who are studying a course of Further Education at college/school.
https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/media/msxhna3f/wglgfe_a_guide_to_2526_e_o.pdf
Need Support?
All enquiries relating to EMA / WGLG payments should be made to the Head of 6th form in the first instance. Further support if needed can be requested from the 6th form pupil achievement leader (PAL).
