# The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2007, Paragraph 8: Calculation of contribution – old system students


(1) The contribution payable in relation to an old system student who is not an independent eligible student or is an independent eligible student with a partner is—
(a) in any case where the household income is £23,085 or more, £45 with the addition of £1 for every complete £9.50 by which the household income exceeds £23,085; and
(b) in any case where the household income is less than £23,085, nil.
(2) The contribution payable in relation to an old system student who is an independent eligible student without a partner is—
(a) in any case where the household income is £10,750 or more, £45 with the addition of £1 for every complete £9.50 by which the household income exceeds £10,750; and
(b) in any case where the household income is less than £10,750, nil.
(3) The amount of the contribution payable under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) must in no case exceed £7,605.
(4) The contribution may be adjusted in accordance with paragraph 10 or 11.
(5) Where sub-paragraph (6) applies, the aggregate contributions must not exceed £7,605.
(6) This sub-paragraph applies where—
(a) a contribution is payable in relation to two or more eligible students (other than current system 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) the household income consists of the residual income of an independent eligible student and his partner where both hold a statutory award.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/176/schedule/5/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-student-support-regulations-2007/schedule-5/paragraph-8
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