Paragraph 9 Calculation of contribution – current system students
In relation to an eligible student who is a current system student, the contribution payable is—
in any case where the household income exceeds £38,805, £1 for every complete £9.50 by which the household income exceeds £38,805; and
in any case where the household income is £38,805 or less, nil.
The contribution must not in any case exceed £5,905.
The contribution may be adjusted in accordance with paragraph 10 or 11.
Where sub-paragraph (5) applies, the aggregate contributions must not exceed £5,905.
This sub-paragraph applies where—
a contribution is payable in relation to two or more eligible students (other than old 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
the household income consists of the residual income of an independent eligible student and his partner where both hold a statutory award.