# The Education (Student Support) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006, Paragraph 8: Calculation of contribution – old system students

Extent: N.I.

(1) The contribution payable in relation to an old system student who is not an independent eligible student is—
(a) in any case where the household income is £22,560 or more, £45 with the addition of £1 for every complete £12.50 by which the household income exceeds £22,560; and
(b) in any case where the household income is less than £22,560, nil.
(2) The contribution payable in relation to an old system student who is an independent eligible student with a partner is—
(a) in any case where the household income is £22,560 or more, £45 with the addition of £1 for every £9.50 by which the household income exceeds £22,560; and
(b) in any case where the household income is less than £22,560, nil.
(3) 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 £10,505 or more, £45 with the addition of £1 for every complete £9.50 by which the household income exceeds £10,505; and
(b) in any case where the household income is less than £10,505, nil.
(4) The amount of the contribution payable under sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) must in no case exceed £7,965.
(5) The contribution may be adjusted in accordance with paragraph 10 or 11.
(6) Where sub-paragraph (7) applies, the aggregate contributions must not exceed £7,965.
(7) This sub-paragraph applies where—
(a) a contribution is payable in relation to two or more eligible students (other than new 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/nisr/2006/312/schedule/4/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-student-support-regulations-northern-ireland-2006/schedule-4/paragraph-8
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