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Tuition Fee and living cost students

Find out what to expect on your student finance journey. Learn about the different stages, from before you apply to making your last repayment. Part-time undergraduate applications for 2026 to 2027 are expected to open in mid-May.

Terms and conditions

EMA Payment Guide

during week(s) ending You'll be paid on 22 August 2026 - 29 August 2026 07 September 2026 05 September 2026 - 12 September 2026 21 September 2026 19 September 2026 - 26 September 2026 05 October 2026 03 October 2026 - 10 October 2026 19 October 2026 17 October 2026 - 24 October 2026 02 November 2026 31 October 2026 - 07 November 2026 16 November 2026 14 November 2026 - 21 November 2026 30 November 2026 28 November 2026 - 05 December 2026 14 December 2026 12 December 2026 - 19

Undergraduate full-time

Scroll to 2025 to 2026 forms Forms for academic year 2026 to 2027 New student application form PN1 - New student application form 2026 to 2027 (Download PDF 1,693KB, opens in a new tab) PN1 - Notes for student finance application 2026 to 2027 (Download PDF 749KB, opens in a new tab) Continuing student application form PR1 - Continuing student application form 2026 to 2027 (Download PDF 1,876KB, opens in a new tab) PR1 - Notes for student finance application 2026 to 2027 (Download PDF 749KB

How and when to apply

If you’re new to Education Maintenance Allowance for academic year 2026 to 2027 you should apply. form. There are guidance notes to help you fill in the form. EMA Application form 2026 to 2027 (Download PDF 982KB, opens in a new tab) EMA Application notes 2026 to 2027 (Download PDF 284KB, opens.. For all the information you need on EMA in 2026 to 2027: Little book of EMA 2026 to 2027 (Download. 2025 to 2026 you should apply online. You'll need to create an account or sign in if you've already