The purpose of these guidance notes

These guidance notes will:

• give guidance for those directly involved in advising students about applications and eligibility
  
  
• provide guidelines for the main roles and tasks that ensure all students are paid accurately and on time

This includes:

• EMA awareness and promotion
  
  
• setting criteria for EMA Learning Agreements and submitting this information on the Learning Centre Portal
  
  
• recording and submitting attendance data
  
  
• recording and submitting bonus payment data
  
  
• administering students who change course or Learning Centre

These guidance notes logically follow the stages of the EMA scheme, from application to payment. We expect you'll be most involved with the enrolment and attendance stages.

This guide will give you a clear idea of the EMA scheme administration and how your important role fits into the overall processes. 

There are other sources of information about the scheme, including:

• EMA Northern Ireland application forms and guidance notes on nidirect
  
  
• EMA Northern Ireland leaflets and posters
  
  
• EMA information on nidirect