A reduced subscription rate is available to renewing members who are retired, unemployed, on a career break, or earning less than £10,000 per year (or the local equivalent). Please convert your earnings (excluding pensions) to check if you qualify.
The reduced subscription rate is not applicable to those applying for or reinstating their membership.
The current reduced subscription rates that are applicable are as follows:
Reduced Subscription Rate*
*Must be applied for before you are eligible for the reduced rate. Further information and the application form can be found here.
To check on the fee applicable to obtain or maintain your Professional Registration with the Engineering Council, please review our Subscription Fee section.
Check your eligibility to avail the Reduced Subscription Rate
To avail the reduced subscription rate you should meet both the following criteria:
- Be over 55 years of age on or before 01 January of the current subscription year.
- Be retired from full time employment and your total income excluding any pensions should be less than £10,000 per annum (or local equivalent)
To avail the reduced subscription rates you should either:
- Be currently out of work on parental leave, a career break, or on long term sick leave
- Earning less than £10,000 per annum (or local equivalent)
- Currently unemployed
- Your reason to avail a reduced subscription rate must apply to more than 7 months of the subscription year
- Applications must be received no later than 31 May of the current subscription year
- You agree to contact CIBSE immediately if your earnings increase above the aforementioned amount or your circumstances change and thus you will revert to paying the standard subscription rate
- False declarations by members may contravene the by-laws and rules governing the professional conduct of members and may therefore lead to formal disciplinary proceedings
If you applied under the 'Retired Members' criteria, you do not need to reapply. Your renewal should already reflect the reduced subscription rate.
If you have applied under one of the 'Concessionary Member' criteria, you are required to re-apply each year if you are still eligible.
Apply for our Reduced Subscription Rate
Applications must be made by the 31 May 2025 to be processed for your 2025 renewal
We will review your application and confirm by email once your invoices have been adjusted and are available to pay, or if further information is required. Please do not make payment until you have been notified that your fees have been reduced.
Members residing in Sri Lanka or the People’s Republic of China, with earnings less than £10,000 (or equivalent) are entitled to apply for a discounted subscription.
- Members residing in Sri Lanka can receive a 60% discount on their subscription fee.
- Members residing in the People’s Republic of China can receive a 40% discount on their subscription fee.
Please contact [email protected] for more information. You will need to provide proof or residency.