Hello guys, I'm an international student and I study A-level( currently A2). I'm receiving a council tax bill even though i'm a full time student. The letter said that as now I'm over 20 years i have to pay council tax, but when i visited the customer service the adviser said that I will not get any bills because i was under 20 when I applied for it. So I'm really confused right now Please help if u can
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- 21-02-2016 12:52
(Original post by Doniyor95)
Hello guys, I'm an international student and I study A-level( currently A2). I'm receiving a council tax bill even though i'm a full time student. The letter said that as now I'm over 20 years i have to pay council tax, but when i visited the customer service the adviser said that I will not get any bills because i was under 20 when I applied for it. So I'm really confused right now Please help if u can -
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- 21-02-2016 12:58
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Normally being a full time student of any age should make you exempt. -
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- 21-02-2016 13:02
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I thought the same, but I just found out that if you study A-level and you are over 20 you will be liable for council tax -
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- 21-02-2016 13:07
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That doesnt make much sense to me , especially if a university student would be exempt and they have a small income whereas a level students wont. -
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- 21-02-2016 13:08
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Yes agree with that, even though i don't work and have no income at all here they are making me pay and not considering me as a student -
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- 21-02-2016 13:11
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Have you looked into whether they offer council tax benefits because if they are saying you arent a student, then have no income should make you eligible for that. -
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- 21-02-2016 14:34
have you provided proof that you're a full time student?
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- 22-02-2016 00:43
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have you provided proof that you're a full time student? -
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- 22-02-2016 18:10
You need to check with the Council . It isnt clear. I would visit them in person.
There isnt enough information which says if you applied to do A levels whilst under 20 that the exemption carries on till you finish the course.
You will count as a student for Council Tax purposes if you are:
(i) under 20 years old, and studying for a qualification up to or equivalent to A level or Higher Scottish Certificate of Education on a course lasting 3 months or more involving a minimum of 12 hours a week daytime study;
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(ii) a foreign language assistant working in a school or educational institution and registered with the British Council;
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(iii) studying and enrolled at an institution in the UK, or in another country of the European Union, on a course which:
(a) lasts at least one academic year, or one calendar year if your educational institution does not have academic years; and
(b) requires you to undertake the course for at least 24 weeks a year; and
(c) involves at least 21 hours study, classes or work experience a week during term.
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