What do I need to apply?

EMA application forms are available from April 2006. Along with this application form you will need:

• Evidence from the parents of the household income for the previous tax year. (This can be either their Tax Credit Award Notice or their P60, both are issued every April).
• A bank account in the student's name. (You will need to send evidence that you have a bank account, either a copy of a bank statement or a letter from the bank).

Then send the application form to the Assessment and Payment Body (the address is on the EMA application form). They will assess whether you are eligible for EMA, if so, they will send you a Notice to Entitlement.

At this stage there is no need to decide on your course or where you decide to study.

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