Question: Although I like the EMA system, it does not take into account students whom have siblings currently at university, so relying on payment from parents becomes difficult if they have to help the sibling in university with finances for rent and such, also living in Glentrool makes it extremely difficult to find a job. Do you believe this should have any effect on whether a student should receive EMA or not?
Asked by theo to Alastair, Elaine, Jane, Sandra, Ted on 28 Sep 2010 in Categories: Education.
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Hi Theo, you make a very good point, and one I didn’t know about. I mean the fact that EMA doesn’t take account of siblings already at university. Perhaps it should be adjusted, something like assessing a parental contribution for the siblings at university and if that then means parental income has fallen to a level at which they might have received income support, that could then trigger the EMA system for students still at school.
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Yes, I’m not sure why this wasn’t taken into consideration, as it is for student loans. The EMA didn’t require any primary legislation so it didn’t go through Parliament and we didn’t get the chance to ask this question, as studetns at university will be being supported by their families too.
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Hello, theo. I visit Glentrool often as I’m a member of the Regeneration Group working to identify a new use for the school. Living in a rural area has its drawbacks when it comes to finding employment but it is a lovely part of the world. Let’s hope that the Dark Sky designation and the community plans for the school building will help with job prospects. You are not the first person to mention the unfairness of the EMA system and I agree that other siblings at college or university should have a bearing on eligibility.
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