Once you’ve been an affiliate for more than three years, you’ll pay the ‘permanent subscription’ rate applicable to a long term affiliate. However, you may be eligible to apply for a reduced subscription in some circumstances. If you’re on low income, not in active employment or haven’t been able to progress with your PER due to full-time study.
To apply for a reduced subscription, please complete the reduced subscription application and upload your supporting evidence.
We offer three categories of reduced subscription:
1. Extended leave subscription
You may qualify for an extended leave subscription if you earn less than 16,500 GBP and you're not in active employment due to one of the following:
Raising a family full-time or are a full-time carer
Re-entered full-time education
Experiencing long-term unemployment
Suffering a prolonged illness that’s prevented you from seeking employment
Left accountancy to pursue a religious vocation
Details of the extended leave subscription fee can be found on our Fees and charges page.
2. Subscription assistance
You may qualify for subscription assistance application if you're currently in employment and earn less than 15,750 GBP.
The latest subscription assistance fee is on our Fees and charges page.
3. Full Time Study Support
If during your time as an affiliate, you have been unable to start the Practical Experience Requirement (PER) due to being in full-time study (e.g. a full-time masters programme), you may qualify for a reduced rate. This rate is the equivalent to the standard affiliate rate and can be claimed for a maximum of two years only.
Supporting evidence
Your supporting evidence is an important part of your application. It helps us to fully assess your circumstances. The document requirements will vary depending on your circumstances, but here are some examples listed below:
A tax return
Confirmation you receive some form of government benefits
Letter of termination from your employer
A document from your local tax office confirming no tax was paid for the year or
Confirmation of salary from your employer e.g. a payslip
A letter from your University confirming the start date and duration of your qualification.
Please submit your documents as part of your application.
Please also note that:
All documents should be officially translated into English and stamped by a licensed translator, if the original is in another language
All documents should be no more than three years old. If they're older, please obtain more recent information before submitting your application
Bank statements cannot be accepted as evidence
To continue to be eligible for reduced subscriptions, you must re-apply annually.
Ready to apply?
To apply for a reduced subscription, please complete the reduced subscription application and upload your supporting evidence.
Learn more
Requirements and fees are detailed within the applications and further guidance can be found on ACCA Global.
Contact us
If you have any further questions or need extra support, please use the Contact us option below to get in touch with our team.