Stage 4: During your course
Education Maintenance Allowance, funding for Further Education

Changes in your circumstances

Some changes may affect whether you’re still eligible to get EMA. So you should tell us if anything changes.
You should also speak with your school or college if you think any of these changes could affect your attendance.

If any of the following changes, call us to let us know. We’ll tell you what you need to do.

  • Your name
  • Where you live or your living arrangements
  • Where you study
  • You become responsible for a child
  • Another young person living in your household is financially dependent on the same people you are
  • Your financial circumstances