If you are studying higher or further education at college or university visit our Student Support page for information on:

• support for students with children
• support for disabled students
• how to apply for student support
• masters and postgraduate courses
• support for part time students
• students receiving NHS bursaries

If you are at school visit our page about educational awards and benefits for pupils to find out about:

• travel awards (help with fares to school for pupils and six formers)
• six form maintenance awards (financial help for children over school leaving age who wish to stay on at school)
• free school meals
• school uniform awards

Useful websites

Education Maintenance Allowance
EMA is a weekly payment to help with day-to-day costs faced by young people staying on at school, college or other training provider.