PART 2Allowances
Amount of allowancesI14
1
The amount of an allowance will be determined by the Scottish Ministers and, subject to paragraph (2), may include sums in respect of—
a
tuition and other fees payable in respect of the holder of the allowance,
b
travelling expenses necessarily incurred, or to be incurred, by the holder in undertaking the course of education in respect of which the allowance is awarded,
c
the maintenance of the holder and of any persons dependent on them during periods of full time study and during vacations, and
d
other expenses incurred, or to be incurred, by the holder in taking advantage of educational facilities.
2
An allowance payable to, or in respect of, a person who is eligible for an allowance only by virtue of Part 2 of schedule 1 may include sums only in respect of tuition and other fees payable in respect of that person.
3
In determining the amount of an allowance, the Scottish Ministers may take account of the sums, if any, which, in accordance with principles determined by them from time to time, the holder, the holder’s partner, the holder’s parents and the holder’s parents’ partners can reasonably be expected to contribute towards the holder’s expenses.
4
The amount of the determination of an allowance may be revised at any time if the Scottish Ministers think fit having regard to—
a
the failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of the allowance,
b
all the circumstances of the holder, the holder’s partner, the holder’s parents and the holder’s parents’ partners, or
c
any error made in determining the amount of, or entitlement to, the allowance.