Funding for your Yoga Teacher Training
About our qualification
Matsya Yoga is an Ö-Cert and WienCert accredited institution in the field of adult education, distinguished by the highest quality standards. These standards are maintained internally and consistently verified through regular external audits.
As a recognized educational provider, Matsya Yoga enjoys the trust and approval of various funding organizations across Austria.
This recognition provides you with the exceptional opportunity to receive financial support for your yoga teacher training. Additionally, you have the option to complete your training as part of educational leave (Bildungskarenz).
How can I get subsidies for my training?
Finding suitable funding options can sometimes feel complicated. To make things easier, we’ve compiled helpful information for you here. If you’d like to explore further, we recommend these two excellent resources:
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Visit the website Kursförderung.at.
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Also, take a look at the page on educational grants in Austria.
We advise discussing specific funding possibilities directly with the respective funding organizations.
Below you’ll find some practical examples of funding options available for your yoga teacher training at Matsya Yoga Academy:
Get your Yoga Training subsidized!
Matsya Yoga is certified by Ö-Cert and is therefore an institution in adult education with the highest quality standards.
Our trainings can also be subsidized by the WAFF. Even in the context of educational leave, recognition and and promotion of our yoga training by the AMS is possible.
Support During Educational Leave (Bildungskarenz)
Educational leave provides you with the wonderful opportunity to take between 2 and 12 months off work to fully concentrate on your yoga teacher training—without having to leave your job.
During your educational leave, you will receive a training allowance from the Public Employment Service Austria (AMS), equal to the amount of your unemployment benefit. Additionally, you’re permitted to earn extra income up to the marginal earnings limit of €500.91 per month. However, the AMS does not directly cover your training fees. For financial support toward training costs in Vienna, you can contact the WAFF (Vienna Employment Promotion Fund).
Requirements for Educational Leave:
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An uninterrupted employment period of at least six months with your current employer, earning above the marginal earnings threshold.
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Mutual agreement between you and your employer.
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Fulfillment of eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits.
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Participation in our training programs for at least 20 hours per week (or 16 hours per week for parents with children aged 7 or younger).
At Matsya Yoga, we offer a specially designed 300-hour yoga teacher training program at 20 hours per week, making it ideal for educational leave. A 200-hour training option may also be possible upon individual consultation.
How to Apply:
- Discuss the possibility of educational leave with your employer.
- Confirm all eligibility requirements and conditions with the AMS.
- Obtain written confirmation from Matsya Yoga verifying your participation in our yoga training (at least 20 hours/week or 16 hours/week for parents of young children).
- Submit your completed application for educational leave to the AMS.
Our yoga training programs can be completed independently or combined with other courses during your educational leave. Feel free to contact us or visit our studio; we are happy to discuss your individual goals and answer any questions.
For more detailed information about educational leave, please click here.
For Vienna – Funding with WAFF
Who gets funded?
The prerequisite for funding your yoga teacher training is that you do not earn more than 2.500 euros net per month. You can then apply for the grant if these conditions are met:
- Employment according to ASVG
- on educational leave or educational part-time
- on parental leave or hospice leave
- New self-employed persons insured under the Commercial Social Insurance Act (pursuant to § 2 (1) Zif. 4 GSVG)
Important: At the time of application, your main place of residence must be in Vienna (confirmation of registration).
Funding volume:
The amount of funding for our yoga teacher trainings in Vienna depends on your net income as follows:
50 % of the course costs (net income up to 1,800 euros)
40 % of the course costs (net income up to 2,200 euros)
30 % of the course costs (net income up to 2,500 euros)
Support from the AMS
The promotion of adult education measures such as yoga teacher training by the AMS depends on how the AMS assesses the training as usable on the labor market.
The exception here is the business start-up program, as the usability is solely the decision of the funding recipient. However, it is always worthwhile for jobseekers to talk to their responsible AMS advisor to check possible support options for the course costs.
Funding opportunities through the AMS:
AMS qualification support for employees: This support is intended for low-skilled and older employees. Your employer can apply for this support on your behalf. The training must comprise at least 24 course hours (this is the case with us), and 50% of the course costs are reimbursed. You can find more information here.
AMS business start-up program: The AMS helps unemployed people to set up viable businesses and thus create jobs. If you take advantage of this start-up program, the AMS also covers 100 percent of the training costs. You can find more information here.
Promotion of personnel development: The AMS supports your employer in further developing its employees (i.e. you) through qualification measures. Your employer can apply for this on your behalf. You can find more information here.
For detailed information and inquiries about these funding opportunities, we recommend contacting the AMS directly.
Funding Opportunities for Yoga Teacher Training in Austria
Vienna – WAFF (Wiener ArbeitnehmerInnen Förderungsfonds)
In Vienna, our courses are certified and listed by the WAFF (Vienna Employment Promotion Fund), offering various funding opportunities. A common prerequisite for all funding options is residency in Vienna. The best way to determine your eligibility is by directly contacting WAFF advisors.
Lower Austria – Education Grant
Lower Austria offers an education grant that helps finance the cost of professional training programs, including yoga teacher training. The training must specifically contribute to job-related professional development.
Upper Austria – “Bildungskonto”
Upper Austria provides financial assistance through the Upper Austrian “Bildungskonto” for vocational training and retraining. Funding covers 30% (in exceptional cases up to 60%) of course fees, capped at €2,200 (for 30%) or €2,700 (for 60%). Applications must be submitted after course completion.
Burgenland – Qualification Grant
Burgenland offers a qualification grant for professional development, suitable both for improving current qualifications and for career changes. The training funded should enhance your skills without overlapping with other available grants.
Salzburg – “Bildungsscheck”
Salzburg provides the “Bildungsscheck” (education voucher), intended to improve professional qualifications relevant to current or future employment. The grant supports vocational training directly applicable to your profession or necessary for career transition (retraining).
Styria – Graz Fund for Advancement and Development (GraFo)
Styria offers the Graz Fund for Advancement and Development (GraFo), targeting employed individuals aged 18 to 64 with lower incomes. The Labor and Employment Department supports vocational training programs, such as ours, with a maximum funding of €2,500 per person.
Carinthia – Educational Support for Employees
Carinthia provides educational support for employees, freelancers, and individuals returning to the workforce. Funding is available for vocational training courses held by educational institutions recognized by the state of Carinthia. Applications can be submitted at the earliest upon commencement of the training, provided the training supports sustainable professional goals.
Tirol – “Bildungsgeld-update”
Tirol offers the “Bildungsgeld-update” grant aimed at enhancing professional qualifications within Tirol. This grant covers 30% (maximum €500) of course costs and is available to employees, self-employed individuals, unemployed persons, and those returning to work. Applications must be submitted no later than two weeks after the course begins, and the funding is disbursed after course completion.
Vorarlberg – Education Grants
Vorarlberg provides various education grants depending on the type of training and applicant group. Applications can only be submitted after training has started, and financial support is paid out upon course completion.
Disclaimer:
Funding information is subject to frequent changes. While we make every effort to provide accurate and updated details, we cannot guarantee their complete accuracy. We strongly recommend verifying current funding conditions directly with the official websites of the respective funding agencies.
