Part-Time Postgrad

meemawuk

I'm starting a Part-Time postgrad degree and was wondering if there were any tax breaks I'd be entitled to whilst being a student? I'll still be working full-time and my employer isn't being particularly accommodating, but I still want to do the course so I'm primarily using shift swaps and annual leave to be able to attend. In short, this means that I will still be exceeding the standard income tax allowance.

Can part-time students get a partial council tax exemption? Would I be entitled to any other tax breaks as a part time student? I'm also saving to buy property in the mean time so a few extra quid to the 'deposit fund' would help greatly.

lynzpower

Nope PT students dont get a reduction in the way that full time students do ( I am one and this is what I was told)

In London you cant get a student travelpass if you are part time ( sadly for me!)

You may be able to get a student bank account from your bank ( lager, lower interest overdraft)

there are many discounts you can get with the NUS card ( eg in high street shops)

I wonder if others will be able to tell you more, but I am not sure about any specific tax breaks if you are remaining on PAYE.

meemawuk

Thanks for the quick response.

I am in Glasgow and will be travelling to uni via car so a travelpass wouldn't really suit me. I wonder if it is possible to claim back travelling expenses? I'm sure I saw something about this for Scottish students somewhere but can't remember where?

I currently don't have (nor intend to have) any debt, so a bigger overdraft isn't really of much use to me, though I have previously made use of a graduate account after completeing my undergraduate degree. I will have to have a look at what the bank offer.

I'll grab myself an NUS card for some savings in the meantime!