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Paragraph 8 Calculation of contribution

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(1)

In relation to an eligible student who is not an independent eligible student and in relation to an independent eligible student who has a partner, the contribution payable shall—

(a)

in any case where the household income is £22,010 or more be £45 with the addition of £1 for every complete £9.50 by which the household income exceeds £22,010; and

(b)

in any case where the household income is less than £22,010 be nil.

(2)

In relation to an independent eligible student who does not have a partner, the contribution shall—

(a)

in any case where the household income is £10,250 or more be £45 with the addition of £1 for every complete £9.50 by which the household income exceeds £10,250; and

(b)

in any case where the household income is less than £10,250 be nil.

(3)

The amount of the contribution payable under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) shall in no case exceed £7,250.

(4)

Where sub-paragraph (5) applies, the aggregate contributions shall not exceed—

(a)

£7,250; or

(b)

the contribution which would have been payable if only one eligible student held an award.

(5)

This sub-paragraph applies where a contribution is payable in relation to—

(a)

two or more eligible students 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)

two or more independent eligible students each with a partner in respect of the same household income.