Agent Commission Policy
This policy applies to recruitment agents contracted under an Agent Commission Agreement with AF Associates UK. Base commission is £500 per student, with volume bonuses up to £1,200 per student. Last updated: 3 July 2026.
See also the Commission Policies hub or Become Our Agent overview.
Important — new agents only
This page describes the commission policy for new agents joining AF Associates UK. If you are an existing agent, your rates may be lower or higher than shown here, and you may have a separate bonus structure under your current agreement.
The information on this page may differ from your signed Agent Commission Agreement. Your contract — not this public policy page — is the source of truth for what you are paid.
AF Associates UK may change this policy at any time. Any updates apply as set out in your agreement (including whether changes affect new placements only or require written agreement).
Commission structure
Agent commission has two parts: a base rate paid in instalments as students progress, and a volume bonus for amounts above the base rate when your monthly enrolment volume qualifies.
- Undergraduate & Master’s placements: rates are set in your individual Agent Commission Agreement — flat rate or percentage of tuition fee, as applicable.
- Base commission: £500 per successful student placement, paid in instalments on the schedule below.
- Volume bonus: any amount above £500 per student based on your enrolment volume tier (see below).
- Commission is paid only after AF Associates has received qualifying payment from the institution for the referred student.
Volume tiers
Commission per student increases with your average monthly enrolment volume. Amounts above £500 are treated as a volume bonus.
| Students / month (avg.) | Base commission / student | Volume bonus / student | Example monthly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | £500 | — | £1,000 (2 students) |
| 3–4 | £500 | £100 | £2,400 (4 students) |
| 5–6 | £500 | £200 | £4,200 (6 students) |
| 7–8 | £500 | £300 | £6,400 (8 students) |
| 9–10 | £500 | £400 | £9,000 (10 students) |
| 10+ | £500 | £700 | £14,400 (12 students) |
Track commission and bonus history in the CRM
Sign in to the AF Associates CRM and visit the Students tab to see each placed student, instalment status (upcoming, due, or paid), and base commission progress. Your bonus history — including each July and January review, averaged monthly volume, and bonus payments — is available on your agent profile.
Volume bonus reviews
Volume bonuses are not paid with each base instalment. They are reviewed twice a year and calculated from your recent enrolment performance.
- Reviews run every July and January.
- Each review looks at the previous 6 months of successful student placements.
- We count successful students per calendar month, then average those six monthly totals to determine your volume tier.
- If a bonus is payable, it is paid in the following month (August after a July review, February after a January review).
Review calendar
| Review month | 6-month period counted | Bonus paid in (if payable) |
|---|---|---|
| July | January – June | August |
| January | July – December | February |
Example: July review
Suppose your successful student counts for January–June were:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Average | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5–6 students |
Base commission payment schedule
Base commission (£500 per student) is paid in 3 equal instalments of 33% each, due at 4, 8, and 12 months after the student’s intake month, unless your agreement states otherwise.
Instalment breakdown (base £500)
| Instalment | Months after intake | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st payment | 4 months | 33% | £170.00 |
| 2nd payment | 8 months | 33% | £165.00 |
| 3rd payment | 12 months | 33% | £165.00 |
| Total base commission | £500 | ||
Payout months by intake
Instalments are processed in the last week of each due month:
| Intake month | 1st payment | 2nd payment | 3rd payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | May 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jan 2026 |
| February | Jun 2025 | Oct 2025 | Feb 2026 |
| March | Jul 2025 | Nov 2025 | Mar 2026 |
| April | Aug 2025 | Dec 2025 | Apr 2026 |
| May | Sep 2025 | Jan 2026 | May 2026 |
| June | Oct 2025 | Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| July | Nov 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| August | Dec 2025 | Apr 2026 | Aug 2026 |
| September | Jan 2026 | May 2026 | Sep 2026 |
| October | Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| November | Mar 2026 | Jul 2026 | Nov 2026 |
| December | Apr 2026 | Aug 2026 | Dec 2026 |
Example: September 2025 intake
A student with a September 2025 start date has base commission instalments due as follows:
| Instalment | Expected payout month | Base amount |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | January 2026 | £170.00 |
| #2 | May 2026 | £165.00 |
| #3 | September 2026 | £165.00 |
Your signed agreement and the CRM show the exact schedule for each placed student. Visit the Students tab for instalment status and your agent profile for bonus history.
If a student withdraws
If a placed student withdraws, defers, is terminated, or drops out before completing one full academic year, commission for that student may be reversed.
What happens
- Unpaid instalments are marked as withdrawn and will not be paid.
- Paid base commission may be clawed back (recovered).
- Volume bonuses already paid for that student may also be recovered if the placement no longer qualifies.
- Recovery may be by direct repayment or deduction from future commission payments.
Examples
Scenario
You place a student who successfully enrols. Two base instalments (£335.00 total) have been paid.
Outcome
The student withdraws. The remaining scheduled instalments are cancelled. The base commission already paid may be clawed back.
Scenario
A volume bonus was paid for that student at the last July review. The student later withdraws in the following academic year.
Outcome
The bonus paid for that placement may be recovered alongside any clawback of base commission, using the same recovery methods.
Tax & expenses
Agents are responsible for their own income tax, VAT, and National Insurance on commission earned. Any company-covered costs may be deducted from commission at payment.
General
- This policy is incorporated by reference into Agent Commission Agreements.
- Changes after your signing date apply only where agreed in writing.
- All amounts are in GBP (£) unless otherwise stated.
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