Part-time students
Loans for tuition fees and the disabled students’ allowance are not means tested. Other support depends on your household income.
In 2021/22, the following applies.
•If your income is below £16,843, you are eligible for the maximum grant for fees and course costs.
•If your income is between £16,843 and £24,420, you receive some help with fees and course costs.
•If your income is between £25,421 and £28,067, you receive some help with course costs, but not with fees. The exact amount you receive depends on your income.
•If your income is £28,067, you receive a course grant of £50. If your income is above this amount, you receive no support.
Only your and your partner’s income is taken into account when assessing your household income. Your parents’ income is ignored, regardless of your age.
1Reg 127 E(SS)(NI) RegsIf you are married or in a civil partnership, or are aged 25 or over and living with a partner (including a same-sex partner), or have dependent children, the following amounts are deducted from your income:
2Reg 128 E(SS)(NI) Regs•£2,000 for your partner;
•£2,000 for your eldest child;
•£1,000 for every other child.