Funding

Funding help and opportunities

Early Bird Offer

At Iron Mill College we're always striving to provide our students with every opportunity to fulfil their ambitions of training with us. 

Below you will find detailed information on Funding options, Bursaries and/or Scholarships for which you may be eligble to apply for. Please see the below tabs to view the funding opportunities. 

If you have any questions about the funding options that are available, please email enquiries@ironmill.co.uk or call 01392 219200. 



Opti Save

Iron Mill College offers a range of flexible payment methods, and this includes ‘Opti Save’. Opti Save gives the opportunity of discounted payment of total fees before the start date for all successful applicants of our Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (accredited by BACP) course.  

For example, should you be in a position to take advantage of this offer, you could save up to £800.00 on our full course fee paying £7,900.00 instead of £8,700 (at our Option 4 payment level).  

For other payment methods, such as payment by instalments and tailored packages to suit your needs, please see the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling website page or contact Admissions@ironmill.co.uk. 

UKATA Bursaries

Bursaries Available through UKATA

There are a number of bursary schemes that can provide financial support for members. There are different criteria for each. You’ll find information here and if you log in there’s an application form under the my profile tab if you wish to apply for financial assistance. If you have any questions please make contact via office@uka4ta.co.uk

  • UKATA Training Bursary (max £500)

  • UKCP Trainee Bursary Scheme

  • EATA Bursary

Student finance

Student Loans:

Applicants for our (undergraduate) university courses are able to apply for Student Finance from the Government, to help cover fees and living costs.

For further information and to apply, please click here to visit the Government's Student Finance Pages.


The following courses, currently offered by Iron Mill College, are eligible for Student Finance applications (please see individual course pages for the codes you'll need when applying for Student Finance):

Foundation Degree (FdA) in Integrative Counselling
BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative Counselling

Course Venues:   Exeter   |   Poole

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