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Support is available, subject to eligibility, as
follows:
Post-16 school grants - 2009/2010
If you are aged 16 to 19 and staying on at school full-time to
study A-levels or NVQs etc., then you may be able to apply to your
local area Education Office for financial assistance. (More
information to follow, but in the meantime please contact an
Area Office).
Learner Support Funds
If you require money for books/equipment/field trips etc., then
you must apply direct to the college where you intend to study and
ask them what funding you could receive from their college Learner
Support Funds.
Home to college travel assistance
If you are aged 16 to 19 and wish to attend your local further
education college then you may be able to apply for travel
assistance. For further information on eligibility criteria and how
to get funding please visit
Home to college transport.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
EMA is a weekly payment of £10, £20 or £30 depending on your
household income. The money is intended to help with the day-to-day
costs when you stay on at school or college - such as travel, books
and equipment for your course.
You can find out more about EMA by visiting the
EMA website (link opens in a new window)
For further information, please visit
student finance direct. (link opens in a new
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