Poll: Your thoughts on the EMA

[sirdanrhodes]

*Search bar brought nothing, surprised me*

How many of you are actually entitled to an EMA, and what are your thoughts on the scheme?

I get nothing because my parents earn too much, but that doesn't automatically mean I get money off them. I bet you can guess what I think of it!

 

[Radeonx]

What is an EMA, exactly? From your poll, it sounds like a very, very cheap version of welfare. Or an allowance. But I didn't know allowances had acronyms.

 

[Desert Tiger]

Ridiculous for exactly the same reasons.

The thing is, the only people who really benefit are the ones who exploit it.

I know a load of people that get by on their attendance simply by coming in just the Friday every week or being friendly with the teachers.

 

[sirdanrhodes]

What is an EMA, exactly? From your poll, it sounds like a very, very cheap version of welfare.

It's supposed to be a scheme to support people in education by providing an allowance. Sadly, if your parents earn over a certain amount, you get jack shit.

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*Search bar brought nothing, surprised me*

How many of you are actually entitled to an EMA, and what are your thoughts on the scheme?

I get nothing because my parents earn too much, but that doesn't automatically mean I get money off them. I bet you can guess what I think of it!

I'm Irish, but I'm essentially in the same boat as you with our version, which is doubly annoying because they're bringing in college fees.

I had to pay to get into my college!

 

[Desert Tiger]

What is an EMA, exactly? From your poll, it sounds like a very, very cheap version of welfare. Or an allowance. But I didn't know allowances had acronyms.

EMA is an incentive the government thought up. It pays people who don't have any secondary education and who's parents earn under a certain amount of money to come to college.

 

[walls of cetepedes]

I'm no longer entitled to it, after my Mum got married again.

My step sister wastes it on cinema tickets.

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[Radeonx]

What is an EMA, exactly? From your poll, it sounds like a very, very cheap version of welfare.

It's supposed to be a scheme to support people in education by providing an allowance. Sadly, if your parents earn over a certain amount, you get jack shit.

Ah, so like, if you get good grades, you get money? If so, then that's what happened with me up until high school. $50 per A.

What is an EMA, exactly? From your poll, it sounds like a very, very cheap version of welfare. Or an allowance. But I didn't know allowances had acronyms.

EMA is an incentive the government thought up. It pays people who don't have any secondary education and who's parents earn under a certain amount of money to come to college.

Ah, I see now. Thanks.

 

[sky14kemea]

I used to be able to get £10, but then my mum got a raise xD

 

[WrongSprite]

What is an EMA, exactly? From your poll, it sounds like a very, very cheap version of welfare.

It's supposed to be a scheme to support people in education by providing an allowance. Sadly, if your parents earn over a certain amount, you get jack shit.

Ah, so like, if you get good grades, you get money? If so, then that's what happened with me up until high school. $50 per A.

Nah, you get money if your parents don't earn alot. I get some, but I think it's a stupid idea, because you parents dont give you that money if they DO earn alot.

 

[Sassafrass]

I'm no longer entitled to it, after my Mum got married again.

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Why the hell is this a post worthy of a ban?

OT: No, I'm no longer learning.

 

[sirdanrhodes]

What is an EMA, exactly? From your poll, it sounds like a very, very cheap version of welfare.

It's supposed to be a scheme to support people in education by providing an allowance. Sadly, if your parents earn over a certain amount, you get jack shit.

Ah, so like, if you get good grades, you get money? If so, then that's what happened with me up until high school. $50 per A.

What is an EMA, exactly? From your poll, it sounds like a very, very cheap version of welfare. Or an allowance. But I didn't know allowances had acronyms.

EMA is an incentive the government thought up. It pays people who don't have any secondary education and who's parents earn under a certain amount of money to come to college.

Ah, I see now. Thanks.

No, it's not $50 per A, it's a amount of money you get based on your parents income.

 

[Sassafrass]

I'm no longer entitled to it, after my Mum got married again.

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Why the hell is this a post worthy of a ban?

OT: No, I'm no longer learning.

DAMN YOU, SPOON. I FELL FOR IT!!

 

[ChromeAlchemist]

I'm no longer entitled to it, after my Mum got married again.

My step sister wastes it on cinema tickets.

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Oh no! Not Fat Man Spoon! WHY GOD?? WHY???

I used to get it when I was in sixth form, good stuff. People paying me for going to school? You best believe I'd jump on that!

But for those who don't know, it's a scheme that the government have used to get more people to study on to higher education and stick with it.

 

[walls of cetepedes]

I'm no longer entitled to it, after my Mum got married again.

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Why the hell is this a post worthy of a ban?

OT: No, I'm no longer learning.

OT: DAMN YOU, SPOON. I FELL FOR IT!!

Mwahahaha!

That was fun.

 

[dark_taint92]

i get the full £30 due to single perant clause
woo go me but... yes there is a but
EMA do seem to like trying to keep money for themselves where ever possible. In my second year of college now an i have to wait for 3 weeks now before i get it again. All because i didnt get a NOE (notice of entitlement). Not my fault its your for not sending me one.
So yes EMA is a good idea in theory but with all the money grabbing ceo's and the such in practice it sucks.
rant over

 

[Andalusa]

I get £30.
I don't really need EMA as an incentive to go to school, but my mum's income sucks.

 

[Cheesebob]

£30 for going to school? Bonuses for doing well?

Hell yes!

 

[AmrasCalmacil]

I'm no longer entitled to it, after my Mum got married again.

My step sister wastes it on cinema tickets.

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Not working on me, Mr. Spoon.

 

[walls of cetepedes]

Oh no! Not Fat Man Spoon! WHY GOD?? WHY???

And now two fell for it!

Yeah, no offense to the mods but some explanation would be nice so I don't nailed for a similar offence. Whatever it was...

Make that three.

NoMoreSanity, you are a genius.

Not working on me, Mr. Spoon.

Somehow, I KNEW it wouldn't work on you.

 

[dark_taint92]

I'm no longer entitled to it, after my Mum got married again.

<color=maroon>User was banned for this post. (Permanent)

Why the hell is this a post worthy of a ban?

OT: No, I'm no longer learning.

OT: DAMN YOU, SPOON. I FELL FOR IT!!

Mwahahaha!

That was fun.

you need a round of appluase for that little prank that was propbably the biggest win of the day