Full-time students can qualify for discounts on their Council Tax. Specifically, if all occupants of a property are full-time students, no Council Tax is payable for that property. Additionally, student nurses are also disregarded for Council Tax purposes if they are in full-time education.
To apply for this discount, students must provide a "student certificate" from their educational establishment that confirms their status. Here's a summary of eligibility:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Full-time student status | Must be enrolled in a full-time course lasting at least 24 weeks with an average of 21 hours of study per week. |
| Proof required | A student certificate including specific details about the student and their course. |
| Discount for full-time students | No Council Tax if the property is occupied only by full-time students. |
| Student nurses | Also disregarded if studying full-time, similar to academic students. |
If you need to apply, you can download the application form.