[F1Payments by a combined authorityE+W+S

9A.—(1) [F2Subject to paragraph (4),] it shall be lawful for a combined authority to adopt rules of eligibility for awards by an institution to which the combined authority makes grants, loans or other payments under section 100 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 which confine eligibility to those persons who fall within [F3any of paragraphs 2, 2A, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5 [F4, 5A], 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 9B, [F59BA,] 9C, 9D, 9E, 10A, 11A, 12A and 13 of] Schedule 1.

(2) [F2Subject to paragraph (4),] it shall be lawful for an institution to which a combined authority provides financial resources to adopt rules of eligibility for awards (however described) which confine eligibility to those persons who fall within [F3any of paragraphs 2, 2A, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5 [F4, 5A], 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 9B, [F69BA,] 9C, 9D, 9E, 10A, 11A, 12A and 13 of] Schedule 1.

(3) In this regulation, a “combined authority” means a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the Local Democracy Act”) that exercises functions under Part 4 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 by virtue of an order under section 105A of the Local Democracy Act.]

[F7(4) In relation to an award made on or after 1st January 2028, paragraphs (1) and (2) have effect as if, in each case, they did not mention paragraphs [F88A, [F99B, 9BA and 9E]] of Schedule 1.]

Textual Amendments

F4Word in reg. 9A(1)(2) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(c) of the amending S.I.) by The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1348), regs. 1(1), 20(1)(g)

F9Words in reg. 9A(4) substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(g) of the amending S.I.) by The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1348), regs. 1(1), 21(7)