Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

Payment appeals process

If your payment is withheld and you wish to appeal it:

  1. Speak to your Learning Centre (e.g. guidance teacher).
  2. You must be informed in writing of the reason for non-payment.
  3. Submit a written appeal within 14 days to your Learning Centre.
  4. If unresolved, write to your Area Education Office within 28 days.

Find your Area Education Office

Page last modified: 4 September 2025