Fees & Funding
DON’T LET FINANCIAL CONCERNS STOP YOU STUDYING
There are a range of options to fund your study with us, from payment plans to student financing to bursaries.
If money is the main barrier, speak to us early. Many of our students initially thought they couldn’t afford to study until they explored what funding was available.
Talk to us about funding
We can help you plan ahead:
- Understand which funding options apply to you
- Talk through likely costs and timelines
- Point you to the right external resources
If you’re unsure whether you can afford to study, we strongly recommend speaking with us before ruling it out.
Bursaries
Waverley Abbey College offers a bursary programme to support students who would otherwise struggle to access training. We aim to consider needs fairly, recognising that financial pressure can take many forms.
Finances don't need to be a barrier to studying with Waverley Abbey College.
Bursaries may contribute towards:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation or travel
- Essential equipment or learning resources
Please note, bursaries are applied for after you have been offered a place and are assessed carefully on a case-by-case basis within the funds available.
For full details, contact our Student Finance Officer on studentfinance@waverleyabbeycollege.ac.uk
5% Full Payment Discount
Some of our counselling courses offer a 5% reduction on annual tuition fees, if you pay in full before the start of the academic year.
The following courses are eligible for the 5% discount:
| Eligible for 5% Full Payment Discount | |
|---|---|
| ✔ | Waverley Abbey Certificate of Christian Counselling |
| ✔ | Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling (DipHE) |
| ✔ | BA (Hons) Counselling |
| ✔ | BA (Hons) Counselling Top-Up |
| ✔ | MA Professional Counselling: Theory and Practice (MAPCO) |
| ✔ | MA in Therapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision (MATCPS) |
Payment Plans
Most of our courses offer payment plans. We aim to make training accessible wherever possible and will work with students to find the right arrangement. This helps many students make our training financially manageable alongside their other commitments.
Please note:
- Payment plans are arranged with our Student Finance team once your place has been confirmed.
- Our introductory and CPD courses are not eligible for payment plans.
- First payment is due 4 weeks before the course starts.
Higher Education courses
| Pay in Full | Pay in 10 | Termly Payment Plan |
|---|---|---|
| 5% off | 10 monthly instalments | 3 termly instalments |
Courses eligible for these payment plans:
| Course | Course Type | |
|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Waverley Abbey Certificate of Christian Counselling | |
| ✔ | Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling (DipHE) | Undergraduate |
| ✔ | BA (Hons) Counselling | Undergraduate |
| ✔ | BA (Hons) Counselling Top-Up | Undergraduate |
| ✔ | MA Professional Counselling: Theory and Practice (MAPCO) | Post-Graduate |
| ✔ | MA in Therapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision (MATCPS) | Post-Graduate |
Student Loans + Payment Plans for Postgraduate Courses
For postgraduate courses using loans in England, Student Finance England will only partially cover the tuition fees. The remaining balance can be paid through our payment plans.
Our Other Courses
For our other courses, these payment plans are available:
| Course | One-Off | Payment Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Contemporary Chaplaincy (Tutor-led Online) | £2,200 | 10 months £220/mo |
| Chaplaincy Skills for Schools (Tutor-led Online) | £999 | £199 deposit then 4 × £200 |
To apply for a Payment Plan, please contact our Student Finance team:
studentfinance@waverleyabbeycollege.ac.uk
Student Finance
Most counselling students fund their studies through Student Finance, which means you usually don’t need to pay course fees upfront beyond the deposit.
Eligibility and repayment terms vary across the UK nations. We provide guidance below. Check your relevant Student Finance body website for the most up-to-date information.
The following validated, Higher Education courses are eligible for Student Financing:
| Eligible for Student Finance (varies by region) | |
|---|---|
| ✔ | Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling (DipHE) |
| ✔ | BA (Hons) Counselling |
| ✔ | MA Professional Counselling: Theory and Practice (MAPCO) |
| ✔ | BA (Hons) Counselling Top-Up |
| ✔ | MA in Therapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision (MATCPS) |
| All our validated, Higher-Education courses are eligible for Student Finance in England. Student Finance loans:
Undergraduate repayment rates
You repay 9% of what you earn over £25,000. For example, if you earn £27,000, you'll repay 9% of £2,000 (£180) that year — just £15 a month. For postgraduate loans, you repay 6% of earnings above £21,000. Already had Student Finance? Because counselling is treated as a medically-aligned subject area, undergraduate students are eligible for a loan even if they have taken one out before. Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Eligible students may be able to access the DSA to help cover support costs linked to disability, long-term health conditions, or specific learning differences. Visit the Student Finance England website for full details. | ||||||||||||||||
| If you live in Scotland, the Student Awards Agency Scotland unfortunately does not currently offer loans for part-time study. Visit the Student Awards Agency Scotland for more details. | ||||||||||||||||
| If you live in Wales, you are eligible for a tuition loan and could be eligible for a maintenance grant of £4,500. Visit the Student Finance Wales website for more details. | ||||||||||||||||
| If you live in Northern Ireland, you could be eligible for a tuition loan up to £3,532 and a maintenance grant of £1,230. Visit the Student Finance Northern Ireland website for more details. |
Download Dates & Fees info
Each course has its own fees and study dates. Some courses also involve placement, supervision, or professional membership costs. These are explained clearly in each course’s Dates & Fees PDF document.
Download the relevant guide for the course you’re interested in:
