EMA Applications closed as of January 2011

[ifuseekamy]

I've always wondered how the people who need it financially coped with 12 years of school :S

[Chris]

I found out last week and to be honest, it really does suck. It's really going to effect people like Niall.

[Niall!]

Thanks for being so understanding Infectious.

Don't get me wrong, I am well aware that many people use it to fund their social lives. But some of us need that money.

[Shar]

Thanks for being so understanding Infectious.

Don't get me wrong, I am well aware that many people use it to fund their social lives. But some of us need that money.

Agreed. I see where people are coming from but that money means a lot to some people, including myself and Niall.

[Mathew]

I've always wondered how the people who need it financially coped with 12 years of school :S

Different school / college, hence reliance on public transport.

For the first 12 years, both my Junior school and High school were simply a 2 minute drive away (and on the way to my Dad's work) so he would obviously give me a lift and then walk home. Yet now I'm going to a Grammar School 6th Form which is a 30 minute drive away and hence impractical for my parents to take me. Therefore, I must rely on Public Transport which is £30 a month (raising to £31 come January) for a pass. On top of that, I now pay for my meals at school which averages at £2 a day.
I worked it out a couple of weeks ago and so far I've got £300 from EMA and spent £200. I strictly make sure that my EMA money goes towards transport and food. Nothing else.

So while I'm not losing money, you could argue that I'm not gaining any either; as next year (Year 13) the money saved will also be spent on those same things.

My opinion is torn about EMA - at the end of the day, the government is simply giving free money to thousands of students in the UK and especially in these tough times, cuts MUST be made. Yeah, it's nice to get the money. It's saved me £200 and I'm glad I can get it, but the question I can't decide on an answer for; is it in the best interests for the country as a whole?

[Rapidshare]

At first, you should have not depended on EMA at all from the start. Im sorry to say but that your own fault really to depend on EMA.

[Swastika]

Are you guys not ******* listening or something?

I work part time. I also live away from my parents. This means having to pay rent along with bills and money for food etc.

I know another 5 students in the exact same situation.

I lol'd because a part time job would easily cover your rent if your moaning over £30.

[StefanWolves]

At first, you should have not depended on EMA at all from the start. Im sorry to say but that your own fault really to depend on EMA.

That's such a good argument. No substance whatsoever.

[jackass]

So glad about this! It was a completely unfair system.

Yes thank you. Now I'm going to have to quit college and get a full time job instead of keeping my part time one I have now.

Some people need this ******* £30

My question to you Unarmoured is.. why are you watching Ore no?

How?

[StefanWolves]

So glad about this! It was a completely unfair system.



How?

How on earth was it unfair?

I think you meant to say 'im really really really spoilt, my mommy an daddy are really rich and buy everything for me, I really wanted tht extra EMA, really really did cause im a really spoilt brat and i will get what i want!!!'

The system was not unfair, it was just distributed in the totally wrong way.

Great idea, lousy execution.