Regulation 15 Relevant connection with the United Kingdom
For the purposes of this Part a candidate for an award has a relevant connection with the United Kingdom if—
(a)
he has been ordinarily resident therein throughout the 3 year period preceding the date of his application for an award,
(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, and
(c)
he is a British citizen or otherwise enjoys in the United Kingdom the status of a Commonwealth citizen.