# The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2008, Paragraph 9: Calculation of contribution – current system students

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
Status: prospective

(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 £39,780, £1 for every complete £9.50 by which the household income exceeds £39,780; and
(b) in any case where the household income is £39,780 or less, nil.
(2) The contribution must not in any case exceed £6,055.
(3) The contribution may be adjusted in accordance with paragraph 10, 11 or 12.
(4) Where sub-paragraph (5) applies, the aggregate contributions must not exceed £6,055.
(5) This sub-paragraph applies where—
(a) 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
(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/2008/529/schedule/4/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-student-support-regulations-2008/schedule-4/paragraph-9
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