Career Break Scheme
The ifs School of Finance will give consideration to Career Break applications from Fellows, Associates and Members for the following reasons:
(NB This does not apply to unemployment, ill health or hardship, which are covered in Financial Assistance with Membership Subscriptions).
Career breaks will not be considered for:
Career Breaks granted for the above are for a maximum of two years at half the current annual subscription for their membership grade.
Career Breaks start from the commencement of the subscription period (the membership subscription period is 1 January to 31 December) but applications will be accepted for three months after the start of the subscription period, after which the full subscription for the period must be paid and the Career Break will begin at the start of the next subscription period.
Members are reminded that if they allow their membership to lapse or decide to resign it, they would no longer be entitled to use any designatory letters.
Career Breaks cannot be backdated to previous subscription periods.
Career Breaks must be renewed each year by contacting Customer and Student Support so that records can be amended.
It is not the ifs' policy to grant a second career break immediately following completion of the original career break.
Apply for a career break by completing the Career Break Subscription application form.
