Regulation 6 Relevant connection with the United Kingdom and Islands
For the purposes of this Part a student has a relevant connection with the United Kingdom and Islands if–
(a)
he has been ordinarily resident there throughout the 3 year period immediately preceding 1st September, 1st January or 1st April closest to the beginning of the first term of the student’s course; and
(b)
his residence there during any part of that 3 year period has not been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education.