Regulation 107L Transfer of statusF1

Where an eligible distance learning student transfers to another distance learning course, the Department must transfer the student’s status as an eligible distance learning student to that course where—

The grounds for transfer are—

Subject to paragraph (4), an eligible distance learning student who transfers under paragraph (1) shall receive in connection with the academic year of the course to which he transfers the remainder of the support for which the Department has determined he qualifies in respect of the academic year of the course from which he transfers.

The Department may re-assess the amount of support payable after the transfer.

An eligible student who transfers under paragraph (1) after the Department has determined his support in connection with the academic year of the course from which he is transferring but before he completes that year may not apply for another grant under regulation 107E(1)(b) or regulation 107H in connection with the academic year of the course to which he transfers.

Where a student transfers under paragraph (1), the maximum amount of support under regulation 107E(1)(a) in respect of the academic years to and from which he transfers is the amount of support available in connection with the course with the highest actual fees as defined in regulation 107E.