If you are a Full–time student you are eligible to claim a council tax exemption or discount.
What is a full-time student?
For council tax purposes a full –time student is someone;
· who studies at a college or university in the UK for 21 hours or more per week for a least 24 weeks;
or
· who is under 20 years old who studies for 12 hours or more for at least 3 months
NB: Glasgow City Council will no longer consider you as a student for council tax purposes when your course ends, if you drop out or are no longer permitted to attend by the college or university.
Part-time students
If you are a part-time student, you are not eligible for Council Tax exemption or discount. You can claim Council Tax Benefit which is based on your income. For more information on council tax benefit see our Council Tax Benefit page.
If you are not sure whether you are a full-time or part-time student, contact your college or university who will be able to give advice.
Exemptions and Discounts
· An exemption from council tax may be awarded if you are a full time-time student who lives alone or if you live with other full-time students only.
· A discount from council tax may be awarded if you are a full-time student living with at least one other adult who is not a full-time student. The discount awarded is based on the full household circumstances and the full-time student would not be held liable for Council Tax.
NB: If you live in recognised halls of residence you will automatically receive exemption from Council Tax.
How to claim your Council Tax exemption or discount entitlement
Complete in full our application form, either online or download, print and return to 45 John Street G1 1JE.
Remember you must supply proof of student status for all students that live with you as detailed below.
Proving you are a student
· Glasgow Caledonian University students are only required to complete our application form as the university will confirm student status electronically to Glasgow City Council.
· University of Strathclyde students can opt-in on the university Pegasus system. This will confirm student status electronically to Glasgow City Council. (Please allow at least 14 days for this information to reach us)
Or if you do not attend either of the above please supply one of the following;
· Your college or university can complete Section 2 of our application form and return.
· You can provide your student exemption certificate that the college or university can issue to you on request.
Note: These documents should only be completed by the College/University Registry or Student Service department.
We cannot accept documents completed by a Reader, Lecturer, Course Supervisor etc.
Remember you must also complete an application form for exemption or discount.
Contact us
If you are still unsure about any Council Tax matters, see our list of Frequently Asked Questions or contact us:
· By email students@fs.glasgow.gov.uk
or
· By telephone on 0845 600 80 40 (Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 8pm Fri 8.30am- 7pm Sat 9.15am – 12noon)
· In person to 45 John Street Glasgow G1 1JE ( Mon- Thurs 9am – 4pm Fri 9am- 3.30pm)
Remember to include your name address, council tax reference and contact telephone number in all correspondence you send to us.