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School Counsellor Sponsorship Programs

Approved teachers, you could get paid to study to become a school counsellor in a NSW public school. The department's School Counsellor Sponsorship Programs will provide you with financial support while you study and a permanent position as a school counsellor upon successful completion of your studies.

The different programs are dependent on your current qualifications. Find out which one is right for you:

Psychology Sponsorship

Psychology Sponsorship

Through the Psychology Sponsorship program, approved teachers are supported to complete the third year psychology subjects of their three-year sequence of APAC approved psychology studies, over one year.
School Counsellor in Training Sponsorship

School Counsellor in Training Sponsorship

Approved teachers, who meet prerequisites, are supported by the department to train for two years to become a school counsellor in NSW public schools.

More information

Review the frequently asked questions for more information on your eligibility for the School Counsellor in Training Sponsorship or the Psychology Sponsorship, scholarship payments and your appointment as a school counsellor.

Contact the Employment Programs Team via sponsoredtraining@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 1300 300 634.



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