Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) During your time at the sixth form, you may be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance, depending on your household income. This is a weekly payment of up to £30 per week to help cover day-to-day costs when you stay on at school or college! Find out more at the website: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ema/ Find out about other types of financial support available for 16-19 year olds here: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ index_flash.html This includes information on support for transport costs, and other government schemes.