Students and spouses
Who counts as a student?
You're counted as a full-time student for council tax if you are studying at:
- a university, or
- most colleges
You may qualify for a discount if you are under the age of 20 and your course:
- lead to a qualification up to (but not above) A-level standard or equivalent
- lasts for more than three months
- involves more than 12 hours of study per week
If you're studying at a university or college, the course must:
- last for at least one academic or calendar year
- need you to be studying at least 24 weeks out of a year
- involve study of at least 21 hours per week during term time
Not all courses count towards 'full-time student' status. For example:
- distance learning
- evening classes
- a course related to your job