The following types of student will not be included for Council Tax purposes when looking at the number of residents in a dwelling:

Full Time Students - Class 1

If you are a student (or an overseas student) on a full-time or qualifying course of education.

If you are enrolled in a full time course of education at an educational establishment.   A full time course of education is defined as a course which runs for at least one academic or calendar year.  You must be required to attend the course for periods of at least 24 weeks in a year and be required to study for at least 21 hours per week when in attendance.

Student Nurses - Class 2

If you are a student nurse working towards qualifications which, when completed, will lead to inclusion on the register maintained under the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitor Act 1979.

Student nurses studying academic courses at universities or who are on Project 2000 courses, are classed as students for Council Tax purposes.

Apprentices - Class 3

If you are an apprentice employed to learn a job and, as part of that learning, are undertaking training leading to a qualification recognised by the National Council for Vocational Qualifications.  You must be paid a maximum of £195 per week (before tax) and expect to earn significantly more when you qualify.

Youth Training Trainees - Class 4

If you are under 25 and are receiving training in line with an individual training plan under the Youth Training Scheme, such as TCT, Options, Future and Next Step, which is funded by the Learning Skills Council for England..

Non British Spouse of a Student - Class 14

If you are the spouse or dependant of a student, are not a British Citizen, and are prevented by the terms of your permission to be in the UK either from taking paid employment or from claiming benefits.

Further Information

Telephone:  01372 732000
email: counciltax@epsom-ewell.gov.uk