Part 2

Other education measures

Financial support for students

Other amendments relating to financial support
88
1
Section 22 of the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998 (power to give financial support for students) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2), after paragraph (a) insert—
aa
for the designation of a higher education course for the purposes of this section to be determined by reference to matters determined or published by the Office for Students or other persons (whether before or after the regulations are made);
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3
In subsection (2), after paragraph (f) insert—
fa
in the case of a grant under this section in connection with a higher education course, where a payment has been so suspended, for the cancellation of any entitlement to the payment in such circumstances as may be prescribed by, or determined by the person making the regulations under, the regulations;
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4
After subsection (2), insert—
2A
The provision which may be made by virtue of subsection (2)(b) in respect of higher education courses includes provision prescribing the maximum amount by reference to matters determined or published by the Secretary of State or other persons (whether before or after the regulations are made).
5
In subsection (3), after paragraph (d) insert—
da
in the case of a loan under this section in connection with a higher education course, for the cancellation of the entitlement of a borrower to receive a sum under such a loan in such circumstances as may be prescribed by, or determined by the person making the regulations under, the regulations where the payment of the sum has been suspended;
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S. 88 in force at 1.4.2018 for W. by S.I. 2018/415, reg. 2(a)
S. 88 in force at 1.4.2018 for E. by S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(l)