# The Education (Fees and Awards) Regulations 1994, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/3042/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-fees-and-awards-regulations-1994/regulation-15
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