EMA

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE 2010

The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible families with the costs associated with the education of their children.  To be eligible for receipt of the EMA you must: 

• be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and
• be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 1986 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a foster parent.

The eligibility criteria must be met as at the first day of Term 1 (27 January 2010 which is the first day for teaching staff) and Term 3 (12 July 2010).

The EMA application must be submitted to the school by 26 February 2010 for the first payment and 6 August 2010 for the second payment.

The EMA provides an annual amount of $443 for secondary students and is paid in two instalments.  $155.50 is paid to both the school and parents for the first instalment and $66.45 each for the second instalment.

Parents with continuing eligibility, who are paid the first instalment of 2010 through this school, will not be required to complete a new application for the second instalment.  Parents who transfer children to another school after 26 February 2010 and prior to or on 6 August 2010 must reapply at the new school for the second instalment.

Application forms for the Education Maintenance Allowance and forms to sign over payment to the school are available from the General Office.

Would parents/guardians please note that a new Education Maintenance Allowance claim MUST be completed at the start of each school year.

To print the 2010 Education Maintenance Allowance form  and sign over form to Lilydale High School CLICK on the link below.