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  • Money for Studying

    If you stay at school or go to college after you are 16 you may be able to get some help with money.

    These are some of the ways you can get money.



    Education Maintenance Allowance EMA is money to help pay for things like travel and books when you are at college or on a training course.

    You may be able to get up to £30 a week


    Call the EMA helpline 080 121 8989

    EMA website



    If you have a disability you can get a Disabled Students Allowances to help you at college or university.


    If you live in Leicester
    The Student Awards Grants and Loans Service can give you advice about money to help with going to college or university.

    Phone 0116 229 4300 for more information.

    If you live in Leicestershire
    If you stay on at school you might be able to get money from the Post 16 Access Fund.

    You might be able to get money for computer equipment.

    Phone 0116 265 6376 for more information about money to help with college and university.

    You might also be able to get money to help with travelling to college.

    Phone 0116 265 877 to find out more.