Student Information

To claim a reduction you must give us proof that you are a full-time student:

• If you live in Manchester and study at Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Manchester or the University of Bolton 

the proof we need is your student number. You can use the student reduction online claim form to give us your student number and the other details we need. However, if you have full-time students living with you who don't study at one of the above universities, you will have to post us a copy of each person's student certificate. They can get this from their college's Admissions Office. Make sure you include your name and address with the certificates. Send them to the Council Tax Service, PO Box 147, Manchester, M15 5TU. Or you can fax them to us on 0161 953 8226.

• If you live in Manchester and study at another college or university

the proof we need is a copy of your student certificate. You can get this from your college's Admissions Office. Fill in the paper version of the Council Tax student reduction form and send it to us with a copy of your student certificate. You must also include copies of student certificates for each full-time student living with you, unless they study at one of the universities listed above (if so, please include each person's student number and the name of their university instead). Send the form and certificates to the Council Tax Service, PO Box 147, Manchester, M15 5TU. Or you can fax them to us on 0161 953 8226.

• If you prefer, you can claim by email. You must also send us a copy of a student certificate for all full-time students, including yourself, unless they study at Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester University or Bolton University. Email us at ctax.enquiries@manchester.gov.uk with the following information. 
• your full name
  
• your address (including post code)
  
• your Council Tax account number (if you have one)
  
• your phone number
  
• your email address
  
• which university you study at and your course start and end dates
  
• your student number (only if you are at Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester University or Bolton University)
  
• the name and address of the owner or agent that you are renting from (if you are renting the property)
  
• the date the tenancy started
  
• the date the tenancy is due to end
  
• how many people aged 18 or over live in the property
  
• their full names and who is a full-time student
  
• which college or university each full-time student attends and the date each person's course starts and ends
  
• their student number (only if they are at Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester University or Bolton University)
  

Make sure you include your name and address with any student certificates you send. Send them to the Council Tax Service, PO Box 147, Manchester, M15 5TU. Or you can fax them to us on 0161 953 8226.