Subsidies
Cost sharing for IBAW further education courses
Students enrolled in courses at colleges of higher vocational education and training (Höhere Fachschulen HF) are entitled to cantonal funding under the Intercantonal Agreement on Subsidies for Courses at Colleges of Higher Vocational Education and Training (HFSV).
Participants in further education courses preparing for a federal vocational examination are entitled to federal reimbursement of 50 per cent of the eligible participation fee.
Participants in further education courses offered by educational institutions in the Canton of Geneva receive an annual education cheque (Chèque Annuel de Formation CAF) from the Canton of Geneva.
Graduates of fide modules benefit under certain conditions from subsidies from the Cantons of Fribourg, Lucerne, Zug and Bern.
Cantonal subsidies for courses at colleges of higher vocational education and training
Which IBAW further education courses are eligible for subsidies?
- Diploma Business Management Specialist, HF
- Diploma Business Informatics Specialist, HF
- Diploma Technician, HF in Informatics (ICT Systems Technology)
How much are the subsidies?
The cantons that are parties to the HFSV determine the amount of the per-semester subsidy per student. These subsidies are determined on the basis of cost surveys at the colleges of higher vocational education and training.
What do graduates have to bear in mind?
To determine which canton is liable for payment, you will need to complete a personal data sheet before the start of your studies. You will receive this from IBAW after you register.
You must return the completed and signed personal data sheet to us together with a confirmation of residence no older than three months at the start of the programme. We will then forward your documents to the canton responsible for you for examination. If your application is approved, you will benefit from the reduced participation fee. Please note that the amount of the cantonal subsidy is reviewed every two years and redefined by the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK). The amount of the cantonal subsidy may therefore change during your further education course.
Federal subsidies for further education courses that prepare students for federal examinations
Which IBAW further education courses are eligible for subsidies?
- Trainer with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- Digital Collaboration Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- Specialist in Leadership and Management with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- HR Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- ICT Systems and Network Technician with Federal Diploma of Higher Education (now: Platform Development Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education)
- Marketing Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- Sales Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
- Business Informatics Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
Individual modules for the federal diplomas listed are also considered eligible for subsidies. The complete list of all eligible IBAW courses and modules can be found on the official SERI registration list.
How much are the subsidies?
The federal government will pay 50 per cent of the eligible participation fee if you complete the federal examination following your further education course. You will be reimbursed a maximum of CHF 9’500 (Federal Professional Examination).
What do graduates have to bear in mind?
Please check whether you meet the requirements (details can be found on the SERI website):
- You have completed a further education course to prepare for a federal examination.
- You have paid the participation fee.
- You have completed the federal examination (passing the examination is not required).
- You live in Switzerland.
After attending your further education course, you will receive confirmation of payment from IBAW for the participation fee paid. You can submit your application for a subsidy within two years of the date on which the examination decision was issued. The start of the further education course must not be more than seven years before the date the examination was taken.
Annual education cheque (CAF) from the Canton of Geneva
Which IBAW further education courses are eligible for subsidies?
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- Aide-comptable avec certificat, CAF 3322
- Brevet fédéral de formateur/trice:
- Certificats FSEA et EUROLTA Formateur/trice de langues FFA BF-M1 (-EL), CAF 5150
- Développement accompagnement module FFA BF-MDA, CAF 6770
- Développement didactique module FFA BF-MDD, CAF 6771
- Concevoir et organiser des offres de formation en ligne module approfondissement FFA BF-MA-EL, CAF 6772
- Comptable avec certificat, CAF 2761
- Comptable spécialisé-e avec diplôme, CAF 2762
- Employé-e administratif-ve, CAF 3281
- ECDL Profile Business, CAF 3833
- Gestionnaire RH avec certificat HRSE, CAF 2476
- Leadership avec certificat ASFC, CAF 5211
- Secrétariat médical avec diplôme, CAF 961
- Spécialiste en finance et comptabilité avec brevet fédéral, CAF 4450
How much are the subsidies?
Information on cost sharing can be found here.
What do graduates have to bear in mind?
- Who is eligible for an annual education cheque?
- Adults who have been tax-paying residents of the canton for at least one year at the time of the start of the further education course.
- Adults who have been in possession of a cross-border worker’s permit for at least one year at the time of the start of the further education course.
- Adult Swiss citizens who live in the border area and have been working in the canton for at least one year at the time of the start of the further education course.
- Please note that the application must be submitted before the start of the further education course.
Subsidies for fide modules
Which IBAW further education courses are eligible for subsidies?
- Scenario-Based Teaching – fide
- Migration and Interculturality – fide
- Foreign and Second Language Didactics – fide
How much are the subsidies?
- The Canton of Fribourg provides a CHF 350 subsidy for fide modules for eligible persons.*
- The Canton of Lucerne provides a CHF 300 subsidy for fide modules for eligible persons.*
- The Canton of Zug provides a CHF 375 subsidy for fide modules for eligible persons.*
* For offers made online or in the corresponding canton. Valid in 2023. Subject to change.
What do graduates have to bear in mind?
- Different cantonal regulations apply.
- For more information, please contact our education advisors.