Financial support and grants

The confederation offers financial support for the preparatory courses for the federal exams and reimburses 50% of the training costs for candidates domiciled in Switzerland and who have participated in the federal exam.
The granting of this grant is independent of the success or failure of the examination.

Support from the State of Valais.  As of 1 January 2021, the State of Valais will financially support the training of Mountain Guides for students domiciled in Valais who have passed the federal certificate.
This support amounts to 25% of the training costs. The costs of accommodation, meals, equipment etc. are not included in this assistance.
This assistance comes in addition to the 50% subsidy from the Confederation.