45.—(1) An eligible student qualifies for an adult dependants’ grant in connection with the student’s attendance on 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 whose net income [F1for the relevant year] does not exceed £3,873.
(3) The amount of adult dependants’ grant payable in respect of an academic year is calculated in accordance with regulation 48, the basic amount being—
(a)£2,695; 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 £2,695 as the Department considers reasonable in the circumstances.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 45(2)(b) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending Rule) by The Education (Student Support) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/398), regs. 1(1), 7
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 45 in operation at 17.12.2009, see reg. 1(1)