Regulation 12 Relevant connection with the United Kingdom and Islands or Great Britain
For the purposes of this Part a candidate for an award has a relevant connection with the United Kingdom and Islands, or with Great Britain, if—
(a)
he has been ordinarily resident therein throughout the 3 year period preceding the date of his application for an award, and
(b)
he has not been resident therein, during any part of that 3 year period, wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education.