EMA Allowance

[Tha-Flash]

Hi

I'm an 18 year old fulltime student. My problem is with the EMA system, how it works. Today I woke up and realised my lesson had already started, I decided not to go into college because I know if I went in late then I would have missed one lesson, but still been in for the others. The reason I decided to stay home is because I can go in tomorrow and bring a note in saying I was absent and I will still get my �30 which I need.

If I missed one lesson and went in late then I wouldn't have got my �30. It seems to me the EMA system is really messed up. If you're over 10 mins late to a lesson, the tutor will not mark you in. Not only do I not get paid, its also a fire hazard, isn't it?

It seems obvious to me that the tutor will know I'm lying if I say I'm ill but can he do anything if I go to student services tomorrow and bring a note in saying I was ill?

Hope u guys can understand where I'm coming from here :)

[Ethel]

I can't see how it's a fire hazard.

But you should be going to college to learn and get qualifications, not for the money.

You signed a contract, you understand and agreed to the terms.

You must have missed more than one lesson lately to risk losing your money, I'm sure. Are you on a warning?

[Tha-Flash]

Yea I'm going college to learn but to be honest.. The money is what I need to get to college and buy lunch etc.

I haven't missed any lessons except this one this week. If I go in for the first lesson then I will always be in the whole day for all the lessons.

[Ethel]

As it's a one off, pull a sickie.

And buy an alarm clock out of your �30.

[Tha-Flash]

yea I didn't wake up cos I left my mobile open after I'd set it.. It will only work if its closed lol :(