9.—(1) This paragraph shall apply in the case of a disabled student where the board is satisfied that by reason of his disability he is obliged to incur additional expenditure in respect of his attendance at the course.
(2) The student’s supplementary requirements shall be such amounts as the board considers appropriate—
(a)in respect of a non-medical personal helper not exceeding £10,250;
(b)in respect of major items of specialist equipment not exceeding £4,055 in total for the duration of his course;
(c)in respect of expenditure incurred—
(i)within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, for the purposes of attending the institution;
(ii)within or outside the United Kingdom for the purpose of attending, as a necessary part of his course, any period of study at an overseas institution;
(d)in respect of any other expenditure including expenditure incurred for the purposes specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) which exceed the maxima specified therein not exceeding £1,350.