Funding · Ö-Cert certified
Funding for Your Yoga Teacher Training
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.
Ö-Cert
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.
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:
- Visit the website Kursförderung.
- 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.
Vienna
For Vienna – Funding with WAFF
The WAFF (Vienna Employees Promotion Fund) supports vocational training through its Bildungskonto (education account). Two variants are particularly relevant for our trainings and workshops:
For employees
Education Account for Extensive Training
- For employees (e.g. under ASVG or as new self-employed) earning no more than €2,800 net per month.
- 50% of the course costs with a net income up to €2,100, 40% up to €2,500, 30% up to €2,800.
- A maximum of €2,000 in total within four years.
- Apply before the course starts or no later than 4 weeks after it starts; the funding is paid out after the course.
No income limit
Education Account for Everyone
- 50% of course and exam costs, up to €500.
- For employees (ASVG), new self-employed, people on parental leave or partial retirement, as well as people registered as unemployed with AMS Vienna and recipients of minimum income support or childcare benefit.
- Course costs must be at least €150.
- Apply no later than three months after successfully completing the course.
Important for Both Variants
- At the time of application, your main place of residence must be in Vienna (confirmation of registration).
- For training in the field of health and wellness, WAFF only provides funding if you are already working in this field when the course starts and there is a direct connection to your work. Yoga teachers taking further training with us can usually show this.
- Not eligible are, among others, students, pupils, pensioners, civil servants and self-employed persons (except new self-employed).
WAFF decides on each case individually. We recommend getting advice before the course starts: WAFF counselling centre, phone 0800 86 86 86. The application is submitted online.
Information as of October 2026, according to waff.at.
AMS
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 business start-up program: The AMS helps unemployed people to set up viable businesses and thus create jobs. Whether the AMS also covers the training costs within this program is agreed individually with your AMS advisor. You can find more information here.
AMS qualification support for employees: This support is intended for employees with at most compulsory schooling, women with an apprenticeship or intermediate school qualification, and people aged 50 and over. Your employer applies for it on your behalf, no later than one week before the course starts. The training must comprise at least 16 hours (this is the case with us), and 50% of the course costs are reimbursed. You can find more information here.
For detailed information and inquiries about these funding opportunities, we recommend contacting the AMS directly.
Austria-wide
Funding Opportunities in the Federal States
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.
Vienna – WAFF (Wiener Arbeitnehmer*innen Förderungsfonds)
In Vienna, our courses are listed by the WAFF (Vienna Employees Promotion Fund), offering various funding opportunities – the most important ones are described above. 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 (NÖ Weiterbildungsscheck)
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.
Tyrol – “Bildungsgeld-update”
Tyrol offers the “Bildungsgeld-update” grant aimed at enhancing professional qualifications within Tyrol. 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.
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