Dates and costs for BMAT – September

BMAT – September dates and costs 2021

The dates and costs for BMAT – September 2021 will be available later in 2021. Please check back for updates.

Can’t afford the entry fee?

Institutions using BMAT want to make sure that the entry fee is not a barrier to access or widening participation. In some cases, we can reimburse the BMAT fee based on ability to pay. You will need to book your test online and pay the entry fee, which will be reimbursed to you in full if you are eligible for reimbursement.

How can I get my fee reimbursed?

To apply for a reimbursement you need to complete the BMAT reimbursement application form. The reimbursement application deadline for BMAT – September 2021 will be confirmed later in 2021. Please check back for updates.

Our reimbursements apply only to UK/EU candidates. You will be required to upload ONE supporting document from the list below:

Criteria:

Supporting Document:
Please provide...

Free school meals

A recent letter from your school/college confirming you receive free school meals (local authority funded only).

Learner Support (FE 19+) or equivalent FE funding for Scotland, Wales or NI

An official award letter for the academic year 2019/20 or 2020/21.

16 to 19 Bursary (England)

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) (Scotland, Wales or NI)

An official award letter for the academic year 2019/20 or 2020/21.

We do not accept evidence that relates to scholarships/bursaries at independent or fee-paying schools.

Student Finance England Maintenance Grant or Maintenance Loan* (full-rate)

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) Young Students’/Independent Students’ Bursary (full-rate)

Student Finance Wales or Northern Ireland Maintenance Grant (full-rate)

A Student Finance or SAAS award letter for academic year 2019/20 or 2020/21 including reference to the means tested grant/bursary element.

You must be in receipt of a full-rate means-tested award.

*A full maintenance loan will be accepted if you are in receipt of a Student Finance England award under the new 2016 regulations.

Income Support

Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA)

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

(If you or a parent/guardian you live with are in receipt of one of these benefits)

An award letter (all pages) from the UK Jobcentre Plus, dated 2020.

If it is your parent/guardian in receipt of JSA or ESA then it must be the income-based benefit (e.g. means-tested) and not contribution-based.

Universal credit

(If you or a parent/guardian you live with are in receipt of Universal Credit)

A recent statement from 2020 including the page which shows the total household income as less than £35,000.

Please ensure the name of the claimant and their address, the date, and the take-home pay for the period is visible.

Working Tax Credit

Child Tax Credit

(If you or a family member you live with are in receipt of Tax Credits)

An award letter from 2019/20 or 2020/21 including the page which shows the total household income as less than £35,000, and the page which names the BMAT candidate on the award.

EU State Benefit

(If you or a parent/guardian you live with are in receipt of an equivalent means-tested benefit from an EU state you may be eligible)

An award letter from a relevant government agency from 2020 which is in English or has been translated into English.

Asylum Support

(If you or a parent/guardian you live with are in receipt of this support)

An official award letter dated 2020.

For more information contact the Support Team.