2.—(1) This paragraph shall apply where the student has dependants within the meaning of Part III of Schedule 7.
(2) In the case of such a student—
(a)the sum to be disregarded under paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule 8 shall be £1,475 instead of £675; or
(b)the requirements under paragraph 14 of Schedule 7 shall be treated as increased by the sum of 5800; or
(c)in the case of a student to whom Part IV of Schedule 7 applies, his requirements shall be treated as including the sum specified in paragraph 18 thereof,
whichever is the most favourable to him (disregarding head (b) where, in pursuance of paragraph 3, he elects as mentioned therein).