How much can I get?

If you’re new to EMA in 2019/20 you could get £30 a week, paid every two weeks, depending on your household income.

If you got EMA last year, go to this section for more information:

• Returning students

What is household income?

We use your household income to work out if you are entitled to EMA.

If you depend financially on your parents you are considered a dependent student. Your household income is the income of your parents. If you work part-time, we do not count this income as part of your household income.

You will be considered an independent student if you:

• Live apart from your parents and have no contact with them, and you are not living under Local Authority care;
• Live under Local Authority care, for example with foster parents;
• Receive income support or universal credit in your own name;
• Are responsible for a child;
• Are classed as a young person in custody; or
• Are employed and living with a partner

Household income thresholds

There are two different household income thresholds. We use your family circumstances to decide which one applies to you.

If your household income is £23,078 or more you won’t be eligible for EMA.