Regulation 12

In regulation 24(2) delete the words “no instalment” and after the following word “shall” insert the word “not”.

After the end of paragraphs (5) and (6) of regulation 24 add the following words:

• “; and the amount of such support for the academic year shall be the aggregate of the support, if any, which is payable in respect of each quarter.”.

In regulation 24(7) for the word “instalment” substitute the word “support”.

After regulation 24(11) add the following paragraphs:

“(12)

Notwithstanding the above paragraphs where—

(a)

support referred to in paragraph (2) is payable in respect of a period of attendance at an overseas institution, and

(b)

the Secretary of State considers that payment of the support in instalments in accordance with the above paragraphs may prejudice his admission to the overseas country or institution,

he may pay the support in such instalments, if any, as he considers appropriate.

(13)

Notwithstanding the above paragraphs where the periods of attendance for a course are such that the payment of instalments during the quarters in respect of which the support is payable may cause the eligible student hardship the Secretary of State may pay the instalments at such other times as he considers appropriate.

(14)

Notwithstanding the above paragraphs where by reason of the absence of the student—

(a)

support referred to in paragraph (2) is reduced in accordance with paragraph (6), and

(b)

the Secretary of State considers that the payment of such support in accordance with the above paragraphs would be inappropriate

he may pay such support in such number of instalments and in instalments of such amounts as he considers appropriate.”.