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Paragraph 9 Calculation of contribution – current system studentsI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

In relation to an eligible student who is a current system student, the contribution payable is—

(a)

in any case where the household income exceeds £41,540, £1 for every complete F1£5.55 by which the household income exceeds £41,540; and

(b)

in any case where the household income is £41,540 or less, nil.

(2)

The contribution must not in any case exceed F2£2,925.

(3)

The contribution may be adjusted in accordance with paragraph 10.

(4)

Where sub-paragraph (5) applies, the aggregate contributions must not exceed F3£2,925.

(5)

This sub-paragraph applies where—

(a)

a contribution is payable in relation to two or more eligible studentsF4... in respect of the same income under paragraph 5 or, where the relevant parent’s partner’s residual income is taken into account, under paragraphs 5 and 7; or

(b)

the household income consists of the residual income of an independent eligible student and the student’s partner where both hold a statutory award.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sum in Sch. 5 para. 9(1)(a) substituted (10.4.2026 with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4)(b)) by The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/56), regs. 1(2), 7, Sch.

F2

Sum in Sch. 5 para. 9(2) substituted (10.4.2026 with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4)(b)) by The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/56), regs. 1(2), 7, Sch.

F3

Sum in Sch. 5 para. 9(4) substituted (10.4.2026 with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(4)(b)) by The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/56), regs. 1(2), 7, Sch.

F4

Words in Sch. 5 para. 9(5)(a) omitted (24.3.2022) by virtue of The Education (Student Support, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/75), regs. 1(2), 12(b)

Commencement

I1

Sch. 5 para. 9 in operation at 17.12.2009, see reg. 1(1)