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When do I get my Bursary / EMA Payments?

Students for the current academic session who receive a Bursary or an EMA (education maintenance allowance will receive funding on the dates listed below.

Please note that this is subject to attendance and learner engagement.


Bursary Payment Dates (2026/7)

September 26

04th Sep 2026
1 Week Payment

18th Sep 2026
2 Week Payment

October 26

02nd Oct 2026
2 Week Payment

16th Oct 2026
2 Week Payment

30th Oct 2026
2 Week Payment

November 26

13th Nov 2026
2 Week Payment

27th Nov 2026
2 Week Payment

December 26

11th Dec 2026
2 Week Payment

25th Dec 2026
2 Week Payment

January 27

08th Jan 2027
2 Week Payment

22nd Jan 2027
2 Week Payment

February 27

05th Feb 2027
2 Week Payment

19th Feb 2027
2 Week Payment

March 27

05th Mar 2027
2 Week Payment

19th Mar 2027
2 Week Payment

April 27

02nd Apr 2027
2 Week Payment

16th Apr 2027
2 Week Payment

30th Apr 2027
2 Week Payment

May 27

14th May 2027
2 Week Payment

28th May 2027
2 Week Payment

June 27

11th Jun 2027
2 Week Payment

25th Jun 2027
2 Week Payment


EMA Payment Dates (2026/7)

September 26

04th Sep 2026
1 Week Payment

18th Sep 2026
2 Week Payment

October 26

02nd Oct 2026
2 Week Payment

16th Oct 2026
2 Week Payment

November 26

13th Nov 2026
2 Week Payment

27th Nov 2026
2 Week Payment

December 26

11th Dec 2026
2 Week Payment

25th Dec 2026
2 Week Payment

January 27

22nd Jan 2027
2 Week Payment

February 27

05th Feb 2027
2 Week Payment

19th Feb 2027
2 Week Payment

March 27

05th Mar 2027
1 Week Payment

19th Mar 2027
2 Week Payment

April 27

02nd Apr 2027
2 Week Payment

30th Apr 2027
2 Week Payment

May 27

14th May 2027
2 Week Payment

28th May 2027
2 Week Payment

June 27

11th Jun 2027
2 Week Payment

25th Jun 2027
2 Week Payment



Where can I get more help?

The Student Funding Team are here to help Monday to Friday between 8:45am and 4:30pm.

They can be contacted via email studentfunding@dumgal.ac.uk or by calling 01387 734 240