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Staying at school
If you wish to stay on at school after you reach the school leaving age (16) you may be eligible for an Education Maintenance Allowance ( EMA) depending on your household income. This can be up to £30 a week during term time.
Income thresholds for 2007/2008 | Weekly amount during term time |
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£0 - £21,302 | £30 |
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£21,303 - £26,116 | £20 |
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£26,117 - £31,528 | £10 |
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Two bonuses of £150 may also be available if you remain on your course and make good progress.
More information on EMAs is available from your school, college or local authority, and also from the website www.emascotland.com
As a disabled person at school, you have the right to have adjustments made and additional support provided if this is what you need in order to learn.
If you would like more information about this, contact Enquire: the Scottish Advice Service for Additional Support for Learning on tel: 0845 123 2303 text: 0131 22 22 439 website:www.enquire.org.uk
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