Regulation 35 Higher education grants
An old system eligible student qualifies in accordance with this regulation for a higher education grant in connection with his or her attendance on a designated course to defray the cost of books, equipment, travel or childcare incurred for the purpose of attending that course.
An old system eligible student does not qualify for a higher education grant unless he or she began the specified designated course on or after 1 September 2004.
The maximum amount of higher education grant available in respect of an academic year is £1,000.
An eligible student who qualifies for a higher education grant is entitled to receive an amount as follows —
in any case where the household income is £16,765 or less, he or she is entitled to receive the maximum amount of grant available;
in any case where the household income exceeds £16,765 and does not exceed £22,750, he or she receives an amount equal to M−A, where M is £1,000 and A is £1 for every complete £6.30 by which the household income exceeds £ 16,765; and
in any case where the household income exceeds £22,750, no grant is payable under this regulation.