Finance

If you carry on studying at 16 you might be able to get financial support. Click on the links for good useful advice for post 16 students.

• Advice on your money from Connexions Direct (link opens in a new window), including financial support for childcare and for disabled students.
• The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is available for 16 year olds studying anywhere in England, depending on your household income.
  • The allowance will support you on academic or vocational courses that involve at least 12 hours guided learning each week.
  • Click here for details of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) (link opens in a new window).
  • There is more information on EMAs at the Directgov website (link opens in a new window).
• There are also some other funds that you could access for extra help, more information at the Directgov website (opens in a new window)