The National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992

Interpretation

35.  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(1), sections 131 and 132 of the Education Reform Act 1988(2) or section 73 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980(3);

“contribution”, “covenant income” and “education authority” have the meanings prescribed in regulation 61 of the Income Support Regulations(4) (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(5) (treatment of student loans).

(1)

1944 c. 31.

(2)

1988 c. 40.

(3)

1980 c. 44.

(4)

As amended by regulation 14 of S.I. 1988/2022.

(5)

Regulation 66A of the Income Support Regulations was inserted by regulation 5(7) of S.I. 1990/1549, and paragraph (1) was amended by regulation 9 of S.I. 1991/236.