Grants for dependants - adult dependants’ grantE+W
26.—(1) An eligible student qualifies for an adult dependants’ grant in connection with the eligible student’s attendance on [F1or undertaking of] a designated course in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The adult dependants’ grant is available in respect of one dependant of an eligible student who is either—
(a)the eligible student’s partner; or
(b)an adult dependant of the eligible student whose net income for the relevant year does not exceed £3,923.
(3) The amount of adult dependants’ grant payable in respect of an academic year is calculated in accordance with regulation 29, the basic amount being—
(a)[F2£3,353]; or
(b)where the person in respect of whom the eligible student is applying for adult dependants’ grant is ordinarily resident outside the United Kingdom, such amount not exceeding [F3£3,353] as the Welsh Ministers consider reasonable in the circumstances.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 26(1) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 3 of the amending S.I.) by The Education (Student Finance) (Ukrainian Nationals and Family Members) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/764), regs. 2, 23
F2Sum in reg. 26(3)(a) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2(1)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Education (Student Finance) (Amounts) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/86), regs. 1(2), 7(a)
F3Sum in reg. 26(3)(b) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2(1)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Education (Student Finance) (Amounts) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/86), regs. 1(2), 7(b)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 26 in force at 17.2.2017, see reg. 1(2)