# The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2005, Paragraph 8: Calculation of contribution


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/52/schedule/5/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-student-support-regulations-2005/schedule-5/paragraph-8
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