PART 5GRANTS FOR LIVING AND OTHER COSTS
CHAPTER 8HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS FOR OLD SYSTEM STUDENTS
Qualifying conditions for the higher education grant60
1
An old system student qualifies in accordance with this regulation for a higher education grant in connection with his attendance on a designated course to defray the cost of books, equipment, travel or childcare incurred for the purpose of attending that course.
2
An old system student does not qualify for a higher education grant unless he began the specified designated course on or after 1st September 2004.
3
If an old system student does not qualify for a grant for fees in respect of an academic year of the designated course, he cannot qualify for a higher education grant for that year unless the reason that he does not qualify for a grant for fees is because—
a
the year is an Erasmus year; or
b
the designated course is a flexible postgraduate course for the initial training of teachers.
Amount of the higher education grant61
1
The maximum amount of higher education grant available in respect of an academic year is £1,000.
2
An old system student who qualifies for a higher education grant receives an amount as follows—
a
where the household income is £16,340 or less, he receives £1,000;
b
M is £1,000
A is £1 for every complete £6.30 by which the household income exceeds £16,340; and
c
where the household income exceeds £22,325, no higher education grant is payable.