SCHEDULE 1AMENDMENT OF THE EDUCATION (STUDENT SUPPORT) (NORTHERN IRELAND) REGULATIONS 2008

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1

Regulation 70 (Long courses loan) is amended by sub-paragraphs (2) to (7).

2

For the Chapter Heading above regulation 70 “LONG COURSES LOAN” substitute “ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF LOAN FOR LIVING COSTS”.

3

For the heading to regulation 70 “Long courses Loan” substitute “Additional amount of loan for living costs”.

4

In paragraph (1) for “a long courses loan” substitute “an additional amount of loan for living costs”.

5

In paragraph (2) for “amount of the long courses loan” substitute “additional amount of loan for living costs”.

6

After paragraph (5) insert—

5A

Where an eligible student attends a course at the University of Ulster for a period not exceeding 6 weeks during the summer vacation and the Department is satisfied that the course is one which is included under the university’s summer teaching scheme, the amounts shall be increased for each week or part week of such attendance—

a

for a student in Category A, by £53; or

b

for a student in Category D, by £81.

7

In paragraph (6) for “amount of long courses loan” substitute “additional amount of loan for living costs”.