What the official source says
The Student and Child Student caseworker page was updated on 16 October 2026. Its change log includes Erasmus+ provisions and explains that an accommodation-offset change is associated with a maintenance increase from 30 November 2026.
For sponsors, the practical lesson is to separate publication, application and effective dates. A calculator or template that uses a single amount for every case can mislead applicants when a future rule is already visible in published materials.
Suggested sponsor action
- Check whether any affected programme or application date appears in your admissions pipeline.
- Review date-sensitive financial guidance before reusing a template.
- Have a competent reviewer confirm how commencement and transitional provisions apply.
Primary sources & review
- Student and Child Student: caseworker guidancePublisher update: 16 October 2026 · Checked 4 November 2026
Sources checked on 4 November 2026. Open the current official text before making a report or decision. Working suggestions on this page are internal control recommendations unless expressly identified as an official requirement.