Education maintenance allowance

You should be attending school full time (including study periods) or engaging on an activity agreement and you should be a UK resident, however certain exceptions may apply depending upon your circumstances.

Your household income must be below a certain amount.  If you are the only child in your household the threshold is £20,351, however if you live with brothers and/or sisters the threshold is £22,403.  This includes all siblings up to the age of 16 and those between the age of 16 and 25 if they are in full time further or higher education.