Apply for money off Council Tax if you are an apprentice or youth trainee

An apprentice is someone, regardless of age, who:

• is employed to learn a trade or profession
• is undertaking a training program leading to a qualification accredited by the National Council for Vocational Qualifications

The disregard applies only if:

• the person is employed with a salary of no more than £195 per week
• the salary is substantially less than is likely to be received if the qualification is achieved

A youth trainee is someone who is both:

• under the age of 25 years old
• undertaking training as part of an approved training scheme where arrangements have been made under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973

You will need to provide a contract of employment or letter from your employer to confirm your apprenticeship or training course.

The contract or letter needs to show:

• the name of the course
• the course dates

Apply by emailing [email protected] with your details and the evidence above.