The application for financial aid will be open until August 1st, 2026.

Use this application form to request need-based financial aid for 2026—2027 Ackerman Core Courses: Seminar, Live Clinical Supervision, and Clinical Fellowship.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must complete the form below and upload requested financial documentation including copies of their, and their partner’s current year’s tax return, W-2 forms, and/or 1099.  

Financial Aid Policy:

The deadline to apply for financial aid is August 1st. Financial aid applications received after August 1st will not be considered. A limited amount of need-based financial aid is available for Seminar, Live Clinical Supervision, and the Clinical Fellowship. Financial aid applicants are required to submit financial documentation including copies of their, and their partner’s current year’s tax return, W-2 forms, and/or 1099. 

Financial Aid is not guaranteed and does not automatically carry forward with any trainee who is deferring admission or is granted a leave of absence; aid will be determined during the next admissions cycle. Trainees who have received past financial aid awards are not guaranteed future assistance.

The Ackerman Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donors and earned revenue to work toward our mission. The full expense of training an Ackerman therapist is subsidized by the generosity of our donors. Your tuition fees cover only a small portion of this expense. We thank you for investing in your professional future and for supporting the Ackerman Institute for the Family. View all admissions policies.