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The education maintenance allowance (EMA) is a weekly payment of up to £30, paid directly to young people who stay on in further education from age 16 to 18. The scheme is available in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
You can find out more about EMAs in our Factsheet F48 - education maintenance allowance.