Manchester City Council

Council tax Money off council tax for school and college leavers

You may be entitled to a reduction to your council tax if you:

  • are aged 18 or 19; and
  • have recently left school or college.

To qualify

You must:

  • have left a full-time course of education or qualifying course of education between 1 May and 31 October; and
  • have someone receiving Child Benefit for you.

Before you contact us

Please have:

  • your most recent Child Benefit letter
  • a copy of your student certificate.

Contact us

Use the council tax contact form and choose the ‘I’m a student’ option: