To count as a full-time college or university student, and therefore apply for a discount on council tax, you need to be one of the following:
in further or higher education:
- undertaking a full time course of education and enrolled at either an institution for further or higher education college, a university or a theological college
- the course is for at least one academic year (24 weeks) and
- study, tuition or work experience for an average of at least 21 hours per week
a student nurse:
- attending a course that leads to an appropriate registration under section 10 of the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979
a foreign language assistant:
- appointed by a school or education establishment and registered as a foreign language assistant with the British Council
You'll get a council tax bill if there's someone in your household who's not a full-time student, but your household might still qualify for a discount.