EMA - ridiculous

[Lycan]

EMA talk to the educational placement in the exchange of paper work.. he is going to a educational workplace... therefore he qualifies for EMA, it isn't conventional college but its still a place of 6th form year based learning

[today]

EMA talk to the educational placement in the exchange of paper work.. he is going to a educational workplace... therefore he qualifies for EMA, it isn't conventional college but its still a place of 6th form year based learning

Thank you.

At least you understand, +Rep.

[GommeInc]

EMA talk to the educational placement in the exchange of paper work.. he is going to a educational workplace... therefore he qualifies for EMA, it isn't conventional college but its still a place of 6th form year based learning

But the EMA website AND Connexions specifcally say "If you are in full-time education you quality for the EMA.' He maybe in an education workplace, but he isn't a full-time student, which is what you need to quality for the EMA, not where you're learning, that's chucked into the bundle anyway.

You can get an EMA if:

* You are 16 to 19 years old between 1 March 2007 and 28 February 2008 and staying on in education from August 2006;
* Your household income is £31,528 or below;
* Your course involves at least 21 hours of guided learning per week and;
* You sign a valid Learning Agreement with your school.

Working from 10am-3pm 3 times a week isn't enough to make you qualify.

[today]

But the EMA website AND Connexions specifcally say "If you are in full-time education you quality for the EMA.' He maybe in an education workplace, but he isn't a full-time student, which is what you need to quality for the EMA, not where you're learning, that's chucked into the bundle anyway.

You can get an EMA if:

* You are 16 to 19 years old between 1 March 2007 and 28 February 2008 and staying on in education from August 2006;
* Your household income is £31,528 or below;
* Your course involves at least 21 hours of guided learning per week and;
* You sign a valid Learning Agreement with your school.

I said i wouldnt reply but i am, Connexions did the EMA for me, so it is through them, as i said i didnt apply they did it for me. :rolleyes: The contract was signed by Connexions AND Nuneaton Training Centre

[GommeInc]

But Connexions should be under administration by the EMA? Maybe because of the place you are learning is a bit out of the ordinary, they make an exception? Because that would be the reason I can think of.

[today]

But Connexions should be under administration by the EMA? Maybe because of the place you are learning is a bit out of the ordinary, they make an exception? Because that would be the reason I can think of.

I'm not sure, i dont ask, as i said Connexions and NTC both signed and agreed to pay me EMA (£30) a week if i attend full.

It werent my idea of getting paid, i did it for experince getting paid was just a extra. Im doing the E2E for experince on my CV, nothing else.

[GommeInc]

I'm not sure, i dont ask, as i said Connexions and NTC both signed and agreed to pay me EMA (£30) a week if i attend full.

It werent my idea of getting paid, i did it for experince getting paid was just a extra. Im doing the E2E for experince on my CV, nothing else.

Must be a rare exception. As you said, your education place wants you to pay for everything so that led to your place to get you an EMA through Connexions. Kinda makes sense.

[today]

I guess when you say it like that yes,

Though i would rather not have to pay for anything and not get EMA, as EMA is not enough if i want to make the max out of my course.

Though when i do go out on placement i only get EMA and nothing else, unless the company hire's me then i'll get min wage and no EMA.

[Dan2nd]

I personally think everybody after the age of 16 to 19 and in college/higher education should receive EMA.

I think it is unfair for those who can't get it. What's to say your parents are giving you £30 a week?

I bet most people who don't get EMA still have to work for there travels and there mam & dad do not support them.

Thats like me I don't get EMA so I just got a part time job and have earned alot more than my friends who do get EMA anyway so meh I'm not bothered it'll just mean they'll have less life exprience than me.

[Andeeh]

My Sis now finished college but she got Ema. And Its £30 If parents earn 25k under

and i think £20 if its 30k - 35k I think nyway