# The Lifelong Learning (Fee Limits) Regulations 2026, Regulation 7: Qualifying course


(1) For the purposes of section 10(6) of the 2017 Act, a “qualifying course” is a higher education course—
(a) which, for the time being, is designated for the purposes of section 22 of the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998,
(b) which is provided by a provider, and
(c) which begins on or after 1st January 2027.
(2) In paragraph (1)(a), “designated” means designated by or under the Lifelong Learning (Student Support) (Amendment of Fees and Awards etc.) Regulations 2026.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348283327/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-lifelong-learning-fee-limits-regulations-2026/regulation-7
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