44.—(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 £3,796.
(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)[F2£3,438]; 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 [F3£3,438] as the Secretary of State considers reasonable in the circumstances.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 44(2)(b) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(2)(b) of the amending S.I.) by The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1653), regs. 1(2)(a), 16
F2Sum in reg. 44(3)(a) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2(4)(f) of the amending S.I.) by The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/85), reg. 1, Sch.
F3Sum in reg. 44(3)(b) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2(4)(f) of the amending S.I.) by The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/85), reg. 1, Sch.
