Funding for counselling training is possible, but it depends on your course level, provider type, and personal circumstances. Here’s an honest overview of what’s currently available.
Professional and Career Development Loans These are no longer available. The scheme closed to new applicants in January 2019.
Family Action Educational Grants Programme Offers grants to eligible learners studying at publicly funded further education colleges at Level 3 or below (Level 6 or below in Scotland). As a private training provider, Adept Central students are not eligible for this programme.
BACP Bursary Scheme BACP operates a bursary scheme aimed at underrepresented groups, with funding available at entry level and progression level. Availability is limited and subject to funding rounds reopening. Check the BACP website for current status.
Student Loans Company Student finance is generally available for higher education qualifications such as foundation degrees, but eligibility depends on the specific course and provider. Standard student loans do not apply to most private counselling training courses at certificate or diploma level.
Charitable trusts and foundations Several organisations offer educational grants worth exploring:
Equity Charitable Trust — offers retraining grants with applications accepted three times yearly.
Turn2Us — provides a grant search facility to help identify suitable funding opportunities based on your circumstances.
Local charitable trusts — worth researching organisations specific to your area.
Employer funding Many employers offer professional development budgets. Speak to your HR department — counselling skills training is increasingly recognised as valuable across many sectors.
Payment plans At Adept Central, we offer flexible instalment options to help spread the cost of course fees. Ask us about this when you enquire.
Personal loans Some banks offer loans specifically for educational purposes. Always compare terms carefully before committing.
A note on private training providers As a private training organisation, Adept Central does not receive government subsidies available to universities and further education colleges. This means most standard student finance routes don’t apply to our courses. We’re transparent about this because we’d rather you have accurate information from the outset than discover funding gaps later.
Our advice: research multiple sources, check eligibility carefully before applying, and start early — grant competition can be strong and application processes often take several months.