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Tithes for Someone Who Works and Studies

Question

A yeshiva student who studies two sedarim and works at night, is it permissible to give him tithes?

Answer

If he does not make ends meet by the end of the month, it is permissible, and if it will assist him in his studies, it is permissible.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 249

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