Requesting Funding for Professional Training

France Travail can fund or help fund professional training to improve your chances of returning to the job market. This request usually requires your advisor's prior approval and a review of the training's relevance to your professional project.

This page explains how to request this funding, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• You identified training suited to your professional project;
• You want to request funding for this training;
• You need your advisor's approval for your project;
• You want to know the options available to fund training.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to support your project.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and ID number;
• The name and center of the desired training;
• The duration and cost of the training;
• The relationship between the training and your professional project.

The clearer and more coherent your project, the greater the chance of funding approval.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to France Travail must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[France Travail ID number]

France Travail [Agency]
[Agency address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Training funding request

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am enrolled in the training [name] at center [name], related to my professional project of [occupation].

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who decides on funding training?

Your advisor at France Travail studies the request based on its relevance to your professional project.

Is training always free?

No, it depends on the type of funding available and its coverage of the full training cost.

Do I continue receiving my benefit during training?

Yes, it usually converts to AREF or continues depending on your situation.

How long does it take to accept the request?

It varies depending on file complexity, from a few weeks to a month or more.

Can I choose any training center?

It's preferable to choose a certified center recognized by France Travail to facilitate approval.