Grants and other assistance Maintenance grant (From Student finance Direct) From 2006, new full-time students from lower income households will be eligible to receive a new (non-repayable) Maintenance Grant which is worth up to £2,700 a year. The actual amount you will be entitled to receive will depend upon your household income. Household residual income of less than £17,500: student receives full grant Household residual income of £17,501 - £37,425: student receives part of the grant Household residual income of more than £37,426: student receives no grant   How to claim for Part Time student: (extract from web page) 2006/07 Part Time Students LINKS Part time students should refer to the Guide to Financial Support for Part Time Students in Higher Education in 2006/2007   Part time students wishing to apply for support should complete this application form PTG1 (1.07mb) and consult these guidance notes (320kb). Actual page taken from: Students support Web site with more details: FAQ: