Regulation 35 Interpretation

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “access income” means a payment derived from funds made available by the Secretary of State for the purpose of assisting students in financial difficulties under section 100 of the Education Act 1944^f1, sections 131 and 132 of the Education Reform Act 1988^f2 or section 73 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980^f3;

• “contribution”, “covenant income” and “education authority” have the meanings prescribed in regulation 61 of the Income Support Regulations^f4 (interpretation);

• “grant income” means any income by way of any educational grant or award including any contribution (whether paid by covenant or otherwise), except access income;

• “standard maintenance grant” has the meaning prescribed in regulation 61 of the Income Support Regulations;

• “student loan” means a loan which is made to a student pursuant to arrangements made under one of the provisions specified in regulation 66A(1) of the Income Support Regulations^f5 (treatment of student loans).