PART 5GRANTS FOR LIVING COSTS

Grants for dependants - adult dependants’ grantI131

1

An eligible student qualifies for an adult dependants’ grant in connection with the eligible 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 of the eligible student whose net income for the relevant year does not exceed £3,923.

3

The amount of adult dependants’ grant payable in respect of an academic year is calculated in accordance with regulation 34, the basic amount being—

a

£2,732; 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 £2,732 as the Welsh Ministers consider reasonable in the circumstances.