# The Higher Education (Fee and Access Plans) (Wales) Regulations 2015, Regulation 7: Matters to be taken into account by HEFCW

Extent: E+W

In making any determination in respect of approval or rejection of a fee and access plan HEFCW must take into account the—
(a) need to safeguard fair access to higher education;
(b) provisions included in the fee and access plan relating to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the promotion of higher education;
(c) fees payable by qualifying persons undertaking qualifying courses;
(d) proportion of fees payable by qualifying persons undertaking qualifying courses that the governing body will spend on the promotion of equality of opportunity and the promotion of higher education;
(e) financial viability of the institution;
(f) arrangements for the organisation and management of the institution’s financial affairs;
(g) quality of education provided by, or on behalf of, the institution.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2015/1498/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/higher-education-fee-and-access-plans-wales-regulations-2015/regulation-7
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