This handbook is free but you'll need to log in to view it. Why do I need to log in? Log in Create account Go to Expand all + Chapter 15: Council tax Basic facts 1. What is council tax 2. Who pays council tax Who counts as a student Under 20 in further education Under 20 in higher education 20 or over in further or higher education Articulating or direct entry students Exempt dwellings Who is liable for council tax Couples Discounts Disability reduction 3. Council tax reduction Students eligible for council tax reduction 4. Second adult rebate Chapter 16: Time out from studies Basic facts 1. Ill health Full-time students From the start of your ill health From three months From 28 weeks Once you have recovered Student support Part-time students From the start of your ill health From three months Once you have recovered 2. Pregnancy and children Lone parents Fathers and partners Couples 3. Carers 4. Re-sits 5. Time out for other reasons Appendices ← Previous 7. Savings and other capital Next → Chapter 15: Council tax