Funding for college or 6th form

Find information on some of the ways to access money to help you in college and sixth form.

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

EMA is for young people aged 16-18, living in Wales, who want to continue their education after leaving school. If you’re eligible, you could get £40 a week, paid every two weeks. Find out more about the Education Maintenance Allowance on Student Finance Wales.

Welsh Government Learning Grant (Further Education)

This is an income-assessed grant of up to £1,500 that aims to encourage more people to continue with their education. You can apply for this grant if you are aged 19 or over. Find out more about the Learning Grant on the Student Finance Wales website.

Financial Contingency Fund

Further Education Colleges in Wales have Financial Contingency Funds that help students in serious financial difficulties. They can support with study-related costs such as:

• Internet access
• Equipment
• Travel and assessment costs for diagnosis of a specific learning difficulty

To find out more, speak to the college’s Students Support or Welfare Services department.

Useful information for parents and carers

If your child continues in approved education or training after their 16th birthday, your Child Benefit will continue. Find out more about Child Benefit and what you need to do once your child is 16 years old on Gov.uk.

MoneyHelper, from the Money and Pensions Service, can offer free and impartial money advice. Take a look at their Financial support for further education page.

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