# The Lifelong Learning (Student Support) (Amendment of Fees and Awards etc.) Regulations 2026, Regulation 78: Calculation of adult dependants’ grant

Extent: E+W

(1) Subject to paragraph (3), the amount of adult dependants’ grant is equal to—
A - B where—
(a) A is the basic amount referred to in regulation 75(4);
(b) B, where the dependants’ income for the prior financial year is more than £8,746, is the amount by which the household income exceeds £8,746 divided by 2;
(c) B, where the dependants’ income for the prior financial year is £8,746 or less, is nil.
(2) The amount of adult dependants’ grant calculated under paragraph (1) in respect of an adult dependant is reduced by one half where—
(a) the eligible student’s partner—
(i) is an eligible student, or
(ii) holds a statutory award, and
(b) account is taken of that partner’s dependants in calculating the amount of support for which that partner qualifies, or the payment to which that partner is entitled, under the statutory award.
(3) No adult dependants’ grant is payable where the dependants’ income for the prior financial year exceeds £15,835.98.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/858/regulation/78 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lifelong-learning-student-support-amendment-of-fees-and-awards-etc-regulations-2026/regulation-78
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