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Benefits Information

Education Maintenance Allowance EMA

The official website provides details of this scheme and how it could help you to afford learning after the age of 16.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ema/

Education Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)

Offers advice and guidance on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.

http://www.egas-online.org.uk

Uniaid

Uniaid is an independent charity which aims to help young people overcome the financial hurdles to higher education.

http://www.uniaid.org.uk

16-19 Transport Support

Carry on learning with up to £30 per week.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp

Young People

Provides a range of government information on financial support for learning. Managing money and benefits for young people.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/fs/en

Student Finance Direct

There’s financial support from the government to help with the costs of higher education, available through the Student Finance England service.

http://www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk