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Students, Income Tax and National Insurance

It is a common misconception that full-time students are exempt from paying income tax. They are not, but most do not earn enough in the year to exceed their personal allowance – the amount everyone is entitled to earn before tax is deducted.

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Students and health benefits

Although most healthcare treatment is free under the NHS for UK residents, there are fixed charges for some NHS services, including: prescriptions; sight tests; glasses or contact lenses; dental treatment; wigs or fabric supports; and travel to hospital.

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Council Tax

The council tax is a tax applied to residential properties, and collected by local authorities to help fund their services. Certain categories of property and certain individuals can be exempt from paying the tax. In almost all cases, full-time students (as defined by the council...

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Credit Crunching: A student guide to credit

Between student loans, overdrafts, credit cards and store cards, the vast majority of students have access to at least one form of credit. Increasingly, short-term lenders are also targeting students who are running short of funds.

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Money management tips

For many students money is not always easy to manage. This section offers some common-sense advice on doing so successfully, through our six top tips.

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