In a report by the National Learner Panel, students warn that EMApayments can be delayed for several weeks if complicated forms arefilled out incorrectly.
One young learner explained: "People at my college had a lot of problemsgetting EMA. People weren't helped by the college to fill in theirapplication forms correctly or given any guidelines. If a student missedticking a single box on the application form by accident or because itwas unclear, they were refused payments for weeks after themistake."
The panel is also calling for a clear system to notify learners when andwhy a delay to their EMA occurs.
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