Student Support Pipeline Grant
The Professional School Counseling Master’s program at Minnesota State University, Mankato trains school counseling candidates to be data-driven, equity-focused, social justice-oriented, advocates, and leaders who specialize in providing academic, social emotional, and career support to youth in a variety of K-12 school settings.
The Professional School Counseling program at Minnesota State University - Mankato is pleased to announce that we were the only school counseling program in the state of Minnesota to have been awarded the Student Support Pipeline grant through the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Upcoming Virtual Info Session.
The intent of this $295,000 award is to help more individuals, particularly People of Color and Indigenous individuals enter the field of professional school counseling. Did you know that less than 10% of Minnesota’s licensed school counselors identify as People of Color or Indigenous – this is a significant representation gap considering that close to 35% of elementary-age students in Minnesota identify as Students of Color.
Reasons to Apply
- MDE Student Support Services Pipeline Grant: awards up to full cost of attendance, plus stipends for fieldwork, professional development, & licensure
- CACREP Accreditation: CACREP accreditation streamlines the licensure process
- Mentoring and Advising: Faculty, professional, and peer-to-peer connections
- Employability: Greater than 90% employment rate for graduates in their field
- Cohort Structure: Finish in as little as two years; small class sizes
The Grant Will Support:
- Up to the full cost of graduate school attendance at MSU-Mankato (tuition, room, board, fees, and materials)
- Generous stipends for fieldwork, conference attendance and professional development, and licensure fees
- To ensure student success we will provide personalized advising, guaranteed course placement, and mentoring.
- Students can complete the Professional School Counseling program in as little as two years if attending full-time. Furthermore, we have evening and weekend course sections to accommodate those currently working along with day-time sections for full-time students.
As a result of this opportunity, we have extended our program admissions application deadline until August 1, 2024. You must be accepted into the Professional School Counseling program for consideration of funding.
Professional School Counseling Program Info
Professional School Counseling Program Info
Connect With Us!
Let's chat. We look forward to partnering with you! Contact Dr. Tracy Peed for further information.
Department of Counseling and Student Personnel
107 Armstrong Hall
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5240
