Educational Maintenance Allowances have been available since August 2004, for young people aged 16, planning to continue their education in school. It is a weekly payment of up to £30.00 paid directly to pupils from low-income families who stay on after the end of their compulsory schooling.

Application Forms are available from the School Office or from Pupil Support Division, Education & Children’s Services, Inclusion & Equality, John Muir House, Haddington.