EMA Applications closed as of January 2011

[Abbie.]

why dont you just get a part time job..

[Technologic]

Should be replaced with free travel and grants for books provided through education institutions or something along those lines

[Suspective]

Its about time, instead of investing money on Sixth Formers and College students they could of invested it all in the universities system - for which quite a few would of benefited from. I don't see why people, should be paid to attend school. Its also unfair, as people who are not eligible for it - don't usually get paid £30pm by their parents.

[matt$]

Most people spent it on money to actually get to college, so bit of a shame there, but yeah peple who are actually determined to get an education will find someway of making money.

I myself dont get ema, and unlike people who say 'GOOD IT ALL WENT ON GAMES' i think it was somewhat of a good system but could of been fixed up a bit btw it's not like they're using that money to beat you up with so why get so angry.

[Neversoft]

Also, I think people are over reacting a bit, you don't need much for college except a pen and some paper. I doubt any of you actually buy college realted things with the money anyway.

Speak for yourself. It cost me £15 to get to college and back every week (would have been twice as much if I didn't have a student bus pass, which also cost money to get) and studying media production we were required to consistently purchase equipment and such that was essential to the course.

[Nemo]

atleast i can bunk my free's without worrying though

[Niall!]

If you are going to school for £30 a week and not an education then I would say that's the best thing for you to do, as you obviously are not interested in school for an education - rather just for an easy sit off while pocketing £30 a week.

I myself recieve EMA as my Dad was unemployed at the time, must say - good riddance.

What the hell? I am going to college because I want an education, I'm saying I have to quit and get a full time job because I won't be able to afford rent and food on my part time salary without this £30 a week :/

[Special]

bit pissed off but don't see why you should have to drop out just because you don't get it, just start saving now or get a job :S

[Niall!]

Are you guys not ******* listening or something?

I work part time. I also live away from my parents. This means having to pay rent along with bills and money for food etc.

I know another 5 students in the exact same situation.

[Special]

Are you guys not ******* listening or something?

I work part time. I also live away from my parents. This means having to pay rent along with bills and money for food etc.

I know another 5 students in the exact same situation.

well start making savings now then