Question reference: S5W-03071
- Date lodged: 21 September 2016
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Current status: Answered by John Swinney on 29 September 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it will provide in (a) real and (b) cash terms in each of the next five years to make Educational Maintenance Allowance an entitlement in Scotland.
Answer
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is currently an entitlement in Scotland. This means that any applicant who meets the eligibility criteria will be entitled to receive EMA support.