If I am on suspension from studies, do I still qualify for the council tax exemption?

If you suspend your course or take time out of your study (for example due to family commitments or an illness) but remain registered as a full-time student because you intend to return, you retain the same rights as other full-time students for council tax purposes.

You will still need to provide your local authority with a letter confirming your student status as you have done in previous years. You can use our Surrey Support 'University Letters' page to generate a "Confirmation of Registration" letter confirming that you are a student. This letter will confirm your start date, your expected end date and the name of the course you are studying. This can then be used to apply for a council tax exemption from your local authority.