Please note: As a result of the new Access and Participation Plan, payment date and structure will vary dependent on when you joined Bath.
Please refer to the these payment dates if you joined the University of Bath before September 2024.
For the academic year 2024/5
Bath Bursary
| Date | Payment details |
|---|---|
| By Wednesday 18th September 2024 | £450 Food and Drink Credit |
| Thursday 19th September 2024 | £300 early cash payment1 (first-years only) |
| Wednesday 4th December 2024 | £1000 cash payment (or £700 if you are a first-year and have received the £300 early cash payment) |
| January 2025 | £750 reduction off your University-housed accommodation costs (first-years only) |
| By Wednesday 15th January 2025 | £450 Food and Drink credit |
| By Wednesday 7th May 2025 | £150 Food and Drink credit |
Payments in future years will follow a similar pattern.
Gold Scholarship Programme
| Date | Payment details |
|---|---|
| By Wednesday 18th September 2024 | £450 Food and Drink Credit |
| Thursday 19th September 2024 | £500 early cash payment (first-years only) |
| Wednesday 4th December 2024 | £1,333.33 cash payment (or £916.67 if you are a first-year and have received the £500 early cash payment) |
| January 2025 | £750 reduction off your University-housed accommodation costs (first-years only) |
| By Wednesday 15th January 2025 | £450 Food and Drink credit |
| Wednesday 12th February 2025 | £1,333.33 cash payment (£916.67 if you are a first-year and have received the £500 early cash payment) |
| Wednesday 23rd April 2025 | £1,333.33 cash payment (£916.67 if you are a first-year) |
| By Wednesday 7th May 2025 | £150 Food and Drink Credit |
Payments in future years will follow a similar pattern.
Accommodation Bursary
The Accommodation Bursary will be deducted from either your January or April accommodation costs, depending on when we received your household income assessment.
Corporate/Donor-Funded Scholarships
Corporate/donor-funded scholarships are usually paid in December, February and April, dependent on when the individual donor has completed their selection and allocation process. If applicable, the specific payment dates will be confirmed within your award email.
Alternative payment schedules
If you have had a drop in household income of 15% or more since the last tax year, you can request a current year household income assessment from the Student Loans Company.
The payment schedule for students who become eligible for the Bath Bursary due to a drop in household income may differ to the schedule above. Details of any alternative payment schedule will be included in your award email.
Payment method
Cash payments will be made by direct bank transfer. Bank details will need to be provided through your student SAMIS account when requested, otherwise payment will be delayed. The deadline for providing bank details will be included in your award email. Changes to bank details can be made through your Student SAMIS account at any time but will need to be made at least two weeks before a payment date to take effect.
Food and drink credit will be added as credit to the Bath Go app. You must ensure that you have read the Terms and Conditions of use.
If you are studying the Bath MPharm degree at the University of Plymouth, you will be sent your food and drink credit via e-voucher to your university email address.
Student Money Advice
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can speak to studentmoneyadvice@bath.ac.uk who can provide you with helpful information, advice and support, where appropriate. Find out more about Student Money Advice.