Students
If you are a full time student, studying for a recognised qualification, you can be disregarded for the charging of Council Tax.
To be classed as a full time student you must undertake:
- at least 12 guided learning hours per week for students under 20 years old or
- at least 21 guided learning hours per week for students over 20 years old
To apply for this, you will need to send us a valid student certificate (available from your college/university's registry department, or the Open University or home study provider) for every student in the household.
If all adults in your property provide evidence that they are qualifying students, a Class N 100% exemption from Council Tax can be applied.
To apply for a Student Reduction:
- visit our Citizen Access portal
- scroll down to the Apply, Cancel or Appeal a Disregard, Discount, Exemption' section
- use the dropdown titled' View Council Tax reduction services'
- choose 'Apply for a reduction if you are a student or have a student living with you'