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 194432, sections 131 and 132 of the Education Reform Act 198833 or section 73 of the Education (Scotland) Act 198034;

• “contribution”, “covenant income” and “education authority” have the meanings prescribed in regulation 61 of the Income Support Regulations35 (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 Regulations36 (treatment of student loans).