Student Work Rules and Student Bills
Students have special rules on work, Council Tax and TV licensing. Learn them early to avoid costly mistakes.
Last updated: 10.05.2026
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1. Check your work limits during study
Student visas often have limits on how many hours you can work. If you break these limits, it can affect your studies and your future in the UK.
What to do: Visit the UKCISA student work guidance and read the section that matches your level of study and type of visa. Note the maximum hours you can work in term time and what counts as vacation time.
What do you need: You need your visa details, your course timetable and your university term dates.
Outcomes: You will know clearly how many hours you can work so you can plan jobs without risking your status.
Lifehack: Keep a simple log of your weekly work hours to make sure you stay under the limit every week in term time.
2. Apply for student Council Tax exemption or discount
3. Check TV licence rules for students
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