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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF ACA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP HERE.