PART 5GRANTS FOR LIVING AND OTHER COSTS
CHAPTER 4GRANTS FOR DEPENDANTS
Adult dependants’ grant44
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 does not exceed £3,796.
3
The amount of adult dependants’ grant payable in respect of an academic year is calculated in accordance with regulation 47, the basic amount being—
a
£2,642; 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 £2,642 as the Secretary of State considers reasonable in the circumstances.