Student discount
You may qualify for a council tax discount if you are responsible for the payment of Council Tax and all but one of the residents in your property are either students or one of the other prescribed categories for which a discount may apply. You will need to meet certain criteria to qualify.
If all the occupants in your property qualify for student discount, you will be exempt from council tax.
You may qualify for a student discount if for example, you are:
- enrolled on a full-time course of education with a recognised university or college for at least one academic / calendar year. The course must be for at least 24 weeks in duration and comprise at least 21 hours per week of study, tuition or work experience.
- aged under 20 and enrolled to study a course of further education for at least three months wand which is not in consequence of an office or employment that you have. The course must consist of at least 12 hours per week, excluding unsupervised study and meal breaks, be carried out other than by correspondence and for which the core hours are 8.00 am to 5.30 pm.
- a student nurse with the successful completion of your course leading to registration and first inclusion on the nursing register in accordance with prescribed conditions.
You will not qualify for a student discount if:
- there are two or more adults living in the property who are not students or one of the other prescribed categories for which a discount may apply;
Supporting documents
You will also need to send us the following documents:
- a copy of your tenancy agreement
- a student certificate from your university or college. The certificate should include:
- your name
- your address
- the name of the college or university
- the name of the course
- the duration of the course
Apply for a student discount
To apply you will need to:
- Download and complete the application form
- Scan the completed application form using either a scanner or taking a picture of it using your mobile phone.
- Attach the image and answer the questions on the evidence form.
After your application has been assessed
If you qualify for a student discount we'll send you a bill with the discount applied. Your instalments will be adjusted accordingly.
If you do not qualify for a student discount we'll send you a letter explaining the reason your application has been declined and how you may appeal against that decision.
Cancelling your discount
If you would like to cancel your discount please use the form below.