HM Forces Families

Cheltenham College has been supporting families serving in the British Armed Forces since 1841 and we offer full boarding from age 7 (Year 3) to age 18 (Year 13).

Military discounts for CEA – pay only 10% of the fees

For eligible families, the HM Forces’ Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) provides assistance with the costs of boarding school fees.
Cheltenham College is committed to a fee policy that ensures maximum support for our HM Forces families.

A generous service discounts will be automatically awarded for boarding pupils eligible for the CEA. This means that families will contribute only 10% of the gross boarding fees (10% of the VAT inclusive termly fee).

Sibling discount will no longer be awarded to those in receipt of CEA in recognition of the substantial discount already provided. Scholarships and exhibitions awarded will be honorary and will not include additional fee remission.

Any optional extras (such as music lessons, learning support, or other chargeable activities) will be billed separately and are not included on the 10% contribution.

Military discounts for non-CEA

For parents or guardians who work in the military but are not eligible for the CEA, we offer a discount based in rank for both day pupils and boarders.

FCDO Discount

We offer a 15% discount to families where a parent or guardian works within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.