07/05/2025

Introducing the IFoA student community: your go-to forum for support, connection and career progression

Introducing the IFoA student community: your go-to forum for support, connection and career progression The actuarial journey can be intense, full of long study hours, tricky exams, and an ever-evolving professional landscape. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to go through it alone.

The IFoA has officially launched a brand new student community on the IFoA communities platform. It offers a growing space for students and early-career actuaries to connect and support one another.

What is the student community?

The student community is a dedicated online space for IFoA members to connect, ask questions, share experiences, and access useful study and career resources. Whether navigating your first exams, looking for study tips, or curious about the work experience route to becoming a Chartered Actuary, this is the space for you.

Hosted on the wider IFoA communities platform, the student community is peer-led and discussion-driven. No formal presentations or lectures, just real conversations between people who get what you’re going through.

Why join?

Here’s why members are already finding value in being part of the community:

  • Crowd-sourced advice: Get tips from peers on study methods, exam strategies, and balancing work and life.
  • Peer support: Feel part of a growing network of fellow members from around the globe.
  • Relevant resources: Access quick links to key student pages, FAQs, and the latest IFoA updates in one place.
  • Stay focused: Motivation from others keeps your momentum going when it matters most.

One member recently shared: “I’m interested in connecting with other students and seeing others’ thoughts on the modules they have studied so far. Thanks!”

This space is ideal for members looking to support others, share their experience, or simply stay connected with the student voice of the profession.

Access made easy: try the IFoA communities app

To make things even easier, the new IFoA communities app is here, giving you quick and seamless access to the student community wherever you are. Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or need to ask a question on the go, the app helps you stay connected with just a tap.

Download the app (links available on our IFoA communities page) and log in with your IFoA communities credentials to get started. Once you’re in, navigate straight to the student community forum and dive into the conversation. Because every actuarial journey deserves a support network.

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