SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH
Congratulations! You have embarked on an exceptional, rewarding career. Choosing to become a counselor is a selfless decision to support, guide and advocate to help others grow and thrive.
The American Counseling Association—the professional home for all counselors—is here to support, guide and advocate for you and your profession for only $102 a year.
SUPPORT: Student Member Benefits
LIABILITY INSURANCE: In partnership with HPSO, ACA provides complimentary liability insurance to cover you while in practicum. For master’s degree students only.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EXPERT CAREER GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES
RECOGNITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Ethics Competition
Graduate Student Essay Competition
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Annual Conference Volunteers
Student Leadership Roles
GUIDE: Next-Level Learning
Taking You Out of the Classroom and Positioning You Ahead of the Curve
ETHICS
ACA PUBLICATIONS, BOOKS AND JOURNALS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
INSIGHTS AND TRENDS:
Counseling Today,
Journal of Counseling and Development, Online Member Forums, Blogs
ADVOCATE: For Your Profession
PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY: Build and promote the work of counselors in society.
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: Support legislation and policy that affects your career.