The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2008

Adult dependants’ grant

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42.—(1) An eligible student qualifies for an adult dependants’ grant in connection with his 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 does not exceed £3,700.

(3) The amount of adult dependants’ grant payable in respect of an academic year is calculated in accordance with regulation 45, the basic amount being—

(a)£2,575; 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 £2,575 as the Secretary of State considers reasonable in the circumstances.