19 year old students

Students who turn 19 during the relevant academic year may be able to apply for EMA support in that year. This applies if:

• they need a further year to complete their programme of study
• they have not had more than 2 years of EMA support in the previous 3 years

This is based on the likelihood that all students who need EMA for a further year, aged 19, are likely to have extenuating or exceptional circumstances.

If a student who has received EMA in the previous academic year is 19 years old, they’ll automatically have their application renewed.