Version 1.0 - Last Updated: 29 Oct 2023
Quick guides to help you manage the EMA scheme in Wales
EMA payment quick guide
The table shows when students should expect EMA payments for specific periods of attendance.
We'll only make payments once we’ve been told that learners have signed their EMA Agreement and that they’re attending as agreed. Students will not be paid for any period that they’re not attending their course including holidays.
EMA payment quick guide for academic year 2025/26
Academic year 2025/26
Attend during weeks ending |
Payment dates |
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22 August 2025 29 August 2025 |
08 September 2025 |
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05 September 2025 12 September 2025 |
22 September 2025 |
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19 September 2025 26 September 2025 |
06 October 2025 |
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03 October 2025 10 October 2025 |
20 October 2025 |
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17 October 2025 24 October 2025 |
03 November 2025 |
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31 October 2025 07 November 2025 |
17 November 2025 |
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14 November 2025 21 November 2025 |
01 December 2025 |
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28 November 2025 05 December 2025 |
15 December 2025 |
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12 December 2025 19 December 2025 |
29 December 2025 |
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26 December 2025 02 January 2026 |
12 January 2025 |
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09 January 2026 16 January 2026 |
26 January 2026 |
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23 January 2026 30 January 2026 |
09 February 2026 |
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06 February 2026 13 February 2026 |
23 February 2026 |
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20 February 2026 27 February 2026 |
09 March 2026 |
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06 March 2026 13 March 2026 |
23 March 2026 |
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20 March 2026 27 March 2026 |
07 April 2026 |
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03 April 2026 10 April 2026 |
20 April 2026 |
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17 April 2026 24 April 2026 |
05 May 2026 |
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01 May 2026 08 May 2026 |
18 May 2026 |
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15 May 2026 22 May 2026 |
01 June 2026 |
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29 May 2026 05 June 2026 |
15 June 2026 |
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12 June 2026 19 June 2026 |
29 June 2026 |
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26 June 2026 03 July 2026 |
13 July 2026 |
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10 July 2026 17 July 2026 |
27 July 2026 |
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24 July 2026 31 July 2026 |
10 August 2026 |