Finding funding for counselling training can be challenging, but there are several options available. Here are some organisations that may be able to help you with grants or loans to help fund your training:
Important update on government loans: Professional and Career Development Loans (PCDLs) are no longer available for new applications as the scheme closed in January 2019. Publishing Service Family Action. If you have an existing loan, it will not be affected, but this funding route is no longer available for new students.
Current funding options:
- Family Action Educational Grants Programme – Family Action distributes grants to students in receipt of means-tested benefits studying at publicly funded Further Education Colleges at Level 3 or below. Find government funding programs and grants for: Jobs … However, as a private training organisation, Adept Central students would not be eligible for this programme as it’s restricted to publicly funded colleges.
- BACP Bursary Scheme – BACP has operated a pilot bursary scheme offering entry-level bursaries for Level 2 training and progression-level bursaries for diploma level and above. The scheme is currently under review with plans to reopen – check the BACP website for updates.
- Charitable trusts and foundations – Various charitable organisations may provide educational grants:
- Equity Charitable Trust offers educational grants for retraining, with applications accepted three times yearly. UK Grant Funding For Mental Health & Wellbeing Projects
- Turn2Us provides a grant search facility to help identify suitable funding opportunities
- Local charitable trusts may offer support to research organisations in your area
- Student Loans Company – The Student Loans Company provides loans and grants to students in universities and colleges. However, as a private training organisation, our courses are not eligible for standard student finance.
Alternative funding approaches:
- Many employers offer professional development funding – speak to your HR department
- Some banks offer personal loans for educational purposes
- Payment plans – ask about instalment payment options for course fees
- Seek training organisations that provide concessionary rates for those on benefits or low incomes
Important considerations: As a private training organisation, Adept Central does not receive government funding or subsidies that universities and further education colleges benefit from. This means we cannot access the same funding streams as publicly funded institutions, and our students are not automatically eligible for student loans. When comparing costs and funding options, it’s essential to consider the fundamental difference between private training centres and traditional educational institutions.
We recommend researching multiple funding sources and applying early, as competition for grants can be intense and application processes often take several months.