Full-time students don't pay council tax, and some networks give students money off mobile and broadband. Here is what's available and how to claim it.
Checked 8 October 2026Written by the MyBillChecker team
A home where everyone is a full-time student doesn't pay council tax. Full-time means a course of at least 1 year with at least 21 hours of study a week (GOV.UK).
If you share with non-students, you're ignored for council tax, so the bill payer may get 25% off.
EE: student discounts on selected plans through Student Beans (EE).
Other offers are listed by Student Beans and UNiDAYS. Get any code from them directly.
Provider offers change often. We checked these on 8 October 2026 against the sources linked. We don't list discount codes: get them from the provider or the discount scheme.
TV licence
If you live away from home, you need your own TV licence to watch live TV or BBC iPlayer, unless your shared house is on one joint tenancy. If you go home for the summer you may be able to get a refund for the unused months (nidirect).
Energy
We found no energy discount just for students. You can get the Warm Home Discount if you get a qualifying benefit such as Universal Credit.
Frequently asked questions
Do part-time students get a council tax discount?
Not under the full-time student rules. Check with your council for any local help.
