Scholarships & Funding for Counseling Degrees
Ways to pay for a counseling degree, and the awards we have verified on official university pages (99 so far). A listing never means that every student or program qualifies, and the existence of assistantships or scholarships does not make a program “fully funded”. Practicum, liability-insurance and background-check fees are listed on each program page when published. For doctoral programs, see doctoral programs in counselor education.
Scholarships
Awards a university or department funds. Eligibility, amounts and renewal rules are set by the university; most are competitive. Admission does not mean an award.
$2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship (master's)
Capella University — MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Addiction Treatment and Recovery · Master's
$2,500
Eligibility: Qualified master's programs; eligibility rules and exclusions apply
Source: capella.edu · verified October 12, 2026$2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship (master's)
Capella University — MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Child and Adolescent Counseling · Master's
$2,500
Eligibility: Qualified master's programs; eligibility rules and exclusions apply
Source: capella.edu · verified October 12, 2026$2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship (master's)
$2,500
Eligibility: Qualified master's programs; eligibility rules and exclusions apply
Source: capella.edu · verified October 12, 2026$2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship (master's)
Capella University — MS in School Counseling – Addiction Treatment and Recovery · Master's
$2,500
Eligibility: Qualified master's programs; eligibility rules and exclusions apply
Source: capella.edu · verified October 12, 2026$2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship (master's)
Capella University — MS in School Counseling – Child and Adolescent Counseling · Master's
$2,500
Eligibility: Qualified master's programs; eligibility rules and exclusions apply
Source: capella.edu · verified October 12, 2026$2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship (master's)
Capella University — MS in School Counseling – General School Counseling · Master's
$2,500
Eligibility: Qualified master's programs; eligibility rules and exclusions apply
Source: capella.edu · verified October 12, 2026School Counseling program scholarships
Emporia State University — School Counseling, MS · Master's
Eligibility: Prospective students
Source: emporia.edu · verified October 12, 2026Alumni Doctoral Degree Scholarship
Grand Canyon University — PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision · Doctoral
$5,000
Eligibility: GCU alumni enrolling in a doctoral program for the first time.
Source: gcu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Academic Scholarships (Graduate Counseling)
Indiana Wesleyan University — Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Master's
up to $1,000 each semester
Eligibility: Full-time graduate counseling students with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5; two new awards yearly.
Source: indwes.edu · verified October 12, 2026Servant Leadership Scholarships
Indiana Wesleyan University — Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Master's
up to $1,000 each semester
Eligibility: Full-time graduate counseling students with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 and evidence of servant leadership in counseling.
Source: indwes.edu · verified October 12, 2026MHSP Grant scholarships (U.S. Department of Education)
Marquette University — Master's in School Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Limited number; recipients commit to working with students in high-need schools
Source: marquette.edu · verified October 12, 2026Resch Mental Health Initiative Scholarship
Marquette University — Online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Awardees train and work in the Emplify Health by Bellin service area (Northeast Wisconsin) and enroll full time (12 credits a term, including summer) while completing the program online
Source: marquette.edu · verified October 12, 2026Counseling@Northwestern scholarships and partner organization benefits
Northwestern University — Counseling@Northwestern – Online Master of Arts in Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Applicants; contact an enrollment specialist to be considered
Source: counseling.northwestern.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Denver — Online Master of Arts in School Counseling (SchoolCounseling@Denver) · Master's
Up to $30,000
Eligibility: All incoming students; no separate scholarship application
Source: morgridgeonline.du.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of North Texas — Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) · Master's
Source: pahs.unt.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of North Texas — Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. (online) · Master's
Source: pahs.unt.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition scholarships for full-time Reynolda Campus students
Eligibility: Accepted full-time Reynolda Campus students
Source: counseling.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition scholarships for full-time Reynolda Campus students
Wake Forest University — Master of Arts in Counseling – School Counseling (Reynolda Campus) · Master's
Eligibility: Accepted full-time Reynolda Campus students
Source: counseling.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Walden University — MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Addiction Counseling specialization · Master's
-$7,700 (shown in tuition estimate)
Eligibility: Progress-based; for those who apply and qualify
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Walden University — MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (General Program) · Master's
-$7,700 (shown in tuition estimate)
Eligibility: Progress-based; for those who apply and qualify
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Walden University — MS in School Counseling · Master's
-$7,700 (shown in tuition estimate)
Eligibility: Progress-based; for those who apply and qualify
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 12, 2026School of Education scholarships
William & Mary — Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: All applicants are automatically considered
Source: education.wm.edu · verified October 12, 2026School of Education scholarships
William & Mary — M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Relationship, Marriage & Family · Master's
Eligibility: All applicants are automatically considered
Source: education.wm.edu · verified October 12, 2026William & Mary — Ph.D. in Counselor Education · Doctoral
Eligibility: All applicants automatically considered
Source: education.wm.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fellowships
Merit-based graduate awards, usually competitive and most common at doctoral level. A fellowship's value and length are what the university publishes — nothing more is assumed.
University of Central Florida — Education (PhD) - Counselor Education · Doctoral
Eligibility: Selected by the fellowship committee
Source: ccie.ucf.edu · verified October 12, 2026Mountaineer School-Based Mental Health Fellows Program
West Virginia University — Counseling, MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (on campus) · Master's
Source: wvu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Assistantships
Teaching or research positions that pay a stipend and/or tuition in exchange for work. That assistantships exist does not mean every student receives one.
Eligibility: qualified students
Source: augusta.edu · verified October 12, 2026Eligibility: qualified students
Source: augusta.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate Assistantships (on-campus students)
Bradley University — Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) · Master's
Full-time: stipend and waiver of 100% of actual tuition costs, with a maximum tuition award per academic year; part-time: stipend and 50% waiver
Eligibility: On-campus students
Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate Assistantships (on-campus students)
Bradley University — Professional School Counseling (MA) · Master's
Full-time: stipend and waiver of 100% of actual tuition costs, with a maximum tuition award per academic year; part-time: stipend and 50% waiver
Eligibility: On-campus students
Source: bradley.edu · verified October 12, 2026Role descriptions, tuition remittance and stipend information emailed to counseling students when positions become available
Eligibility: Both CMU Online students and Hybrid students are eligible to apply.
Source: cmich.edu · verified October 12, 2026Role descriptions, tuition remittance and stipend information emailed to counseling students when positions become available
Eligibility: Both CMU Online students and Hybrid students are eligible to apply.
Source: cmich.edu · verified October 12, 2026Role descriptions, tuition remittance and stipend information emailed to counseling students when positions become available
Eligibility: Both CMU Online students and Hybrid students are eligible to apply.
Source: cmich.edu · verified October 12, 2026Central Michigan University — Online Counseling, M.A. - Addiction Counseling Concentration · Master's
Role descriptions, tuition remittance and stipend information emailed to counseling students when positions become available
Eligibility: Both CMU Online students and Hybrid students are eligible to apply.
Source: cmich.edu · verified October 12, 2026Role descriptions, tuition remittance and stipend information emailed to counseling students when positions become available
Eligibility: Both CMU Online students and Hybrid students are eligible to apply.
Source: cmich.edu · verified October 12, 2026Central Michigan University — Online Counseling, M.A. - School Counseling Concentration · Master's
Role descriptions, tuition remittance and stipend information emailed to counseling students when positions become available
Eligibility: Both CMU Online students and Hybrid students are eligible to apply.
Source: cmich.edu · verified October 12, 2026Liberty University — M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Residential) · Master's
Source: liberty.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships
Liberty University — M.A. in Marriage & Family Counseling · Master's
Source: liberty.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) positions
Liberty University — PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision · Doctoral
Stipends are granted annually; 20 hours per week.
Eligibility: Qualified students, when positions are available.
Source: liberty.edu · verified October 12, 2026Part-time research assistantships
Marquette University — PhD in Counseling Psychology · Doctoral
Eligibility: New full-time doctoral students (as described for recent years)
Source: marquette.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships (university-wide)
Mississippi State University — Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) · Master's
may receive tuition reimbursement and a stipend; 20 hours per week
Eligibility: Full-time graduate students in the program are eligible to apply
Source: chef.msstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships (university-wide)
may receive tuition reimbursement and a stipend; 20 hours per week
Eligibility: Full-time graduate students in the program are eligible to apply
Source: chef.msstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships for full-time doctoral students
Mississippi State University — Ph.D. Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision · Doctoral
may receive tuition reimbursement and a stipend
Eligibility: Full-time doctoral students enrolled in the program
Source: chef.msstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships (university-wide)
Mississippi State University — School Counseling (M.S.) · Master's
may receive tuition reimbursement and a stipend; 20 hours per week
Eligibility: Full-time graduate students in the program are eligible to apply
Source: chef.msstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate teaching assistantships (Department of Counseling)
Montana State University — M.Ed. in School Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Select second-year counseling students; nine-month appointments
Source: montana.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate teaching assistantships (Department of Counseling)
Montana State University — M.S. in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Option · Master's
Eligibility: Select second-year counseling students; nine-month appointments
Source: montana.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate teaching assistantships (Department of Counseling)
Montana State University — M.S. in Counseling, Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling Option · Master's
Eligibility: Select second-year counseling students; nine-month appointments
Source: montana.edu · verified October 12, 2026Eligibility: Complete applications by December 1 are considered
Source: ced.ncsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships with program faculty
Eligibility: Interested students
Source: odu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships with program faculty
Old Dominion University — Counseling with a Concentration in School Counseling (MSEd) · Master's
tuition waivers and a stipend
Eligibility: Interested students
Source: odu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Old Dominion University — Ph.D. in Education - Counseling Concentration · Doctoral
include tuition waivers
Eligibility: Full-time students
Source: odu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Teaching and research assistantships
Oregon State University — Master of Counseling in Clinical Mental Health · Master's
not available through the program (part-time)
Source: education.oregonstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Fellowships or graduate assistantships
Pennsylvania State University — Counselor Education Ph.D. Program · Doctoral
Eligibility: Full-time students
Source: ed.psu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Nine-month stipend and tuition reduction equal to two-thirds of the in-state graduate rate; 10 hours per week
Eligibility: Open only to CHRD students; in most cases must be able to work on the main campus; applications due April 1
Source: sdstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Nine-month stipend and tuition reduction equal to two-thirds of the in-state graduate rate; 10 hours per week
Eligibility: Open only to CHRD students; in most cases must be able to work on the main campus; applications due April 1
Source: sdstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Nine-month stipend and tuition reduction equal to two-thirds of the in-state graduate rate; 10 hours per week
Eligibility: Open only to CHRD students; in most cases must be able to work on the main campus; applications due April 1
Source: sdstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Nine-month stipend and tuition reduction equal to two-thirds of the in-state graduate rate; 10 hours per week
Eligibility: Open only to CHRD students; in most cases must be able to work on the main campus; applications due April 1
Source: sdstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Nine-month stipend and tuition reduction equal to two-thirds of the in-state graduate rate; 10 hours per week
Eligibility: Open only to CHRD students; in most cases must be able to work on the main campus; applications due April 1
Source: sdstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026The University of Alabama — Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D. · Doctoral
Eligibility: Applicants by the December 15 priority deadline
Source: catalog.ua.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate Assistant (GA) positions
University of Arizona — Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision · Doctoral
salary and tuition coverage, varying by factors such as number of hours
Eligibility: Students in the CES doctoral program may apply for GA positions from across the university
Source: education.arizona.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Central Florida — Education (PhD) - Counselor Education · Doctoral
Typically stipend, tuition waiver and student health insurance; packages vary
Eligibility: Accepted students, contingent upon funding availability
Source: ccie.ucf.edu · verified October 12, 2026Assistantships elsewhere on campus
University of Florida — On-Campus M.Ed./Ed.S. Marriage and Family Counseling Track · Master's
Eligibility: The program does not directly provide assistantships or funding for joint master's/specialist students
Source: education.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026Assistantships elsewhere on campus
University of Florida — On-Campus M.Ed./Ed.S. Mental Health Counseling Track · Master's
Eligibility: The program does not directly provide assistantships or funding for joint master's/specialist students
Source: education.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026Assistantships elsewhere on campus
University of Florida — On-Campus M.Ed./Ed.S. School Counseling Track · Master's
Eligibility: The program does not directly provide assistantships or funding for joint master's/specialist students
Source: education.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026Research and teaching assistantships
University of Florida — On-Campus Ph.D. in Counseling (Counselor Education) · Doctoral
Eligibility: Number available varies each year
Source: education.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026Counseling Program graduate assistantships
Free tuition and a stipend of $8,000 for the fall, spring, and summer semesters; 20 hours a week
Eligibility: Very limited number; no open positions currently listed
Source: ulm.edu · verified October 12, 2026Counseling Program graduate assistantships
University of Louisiana at Monroe — Master of Science in Counseling - School Counseling · Master's
Free tuition and a stipend of $8,000 for the fall, spring, and summer semesters; 20 hours a week
Eligibility: Very limited number; no open positions currently listed
Source: ulm.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships
University of Missouri–St. Louis — PhD in Education, Counseling · Doctoral
Eligibility: Students with graduate assistantships may not work off campus
Source: umsl.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantship (Doctoral Assistantship Application)
University of North Texas — Counselor Education and Supervision, PhD · Doctoral
Eligibility: Applicants who submit the optional Doctoral Assistantship Application
Source: coe.unt.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Oklahoma — Clinical Professional Counseling, M.Ed. · Master's
Eligibility: Faculty cannot guarantee or coordinate funding for incoming students; students apply independently.
Source: ou.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate School tuition scholarships, fellowships and assistantships (master's)
Eligibility: Qualified master's students; considered automatically
Source: graduate.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate School tuition scholarships, fellowships and assistantships (master's)
Wake Forest University — Master of Arts in Counseling – School Counseling (Reynolda Campus) · Master's
Eligibility: Qualified master's students; considered automatically
Source: graduate.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026College teaching and graduate assistantships
West Virginia University — Counseling, MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (on campus) · Master's
Eligibility: Limited number; counseling students can compete
Source: appliedhumansciences.wvu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Assistantships for Master's in Counseling students
William & Mary — Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Some available each year; doctoral applicants have priority
Source: education.wm.edu · verified October 12, 2026Assistantships for Master's in Counseling students
William & Mary — M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Relationship, Marriage & Family · Master's
Eligibility: Some available each year; doctoral applicants have priority
Source: education.wm.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantship (Counselor Education)
William & Mary — Ph.D. in Counselor Education · Doctoral
Eligibility: Full-time students (at least 9 credit hours per semester); complete the Graduate Assistantship Interest section of the application
Source: education.wm.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships (university-wide)
Wright State University — Master of Science in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Concentration · Master's
Eligibility: Limited number offered throughout the university; the Department of Human Services does not currently offer assistantships.
Source: health-education-human-services.wright.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition waivers
Tuition remission without a separate stipend unless the university says otherwise.
Grant-funded partial tuition waiver for rural students
Montana State University — Online Master of Education in School Counseling · Master's
partial tuition waiver
Eligibility: Students in rural areas
Source: montana.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition discounts and special rates
Reduced rates for groups such as alumni, military members or employees of partner organizations.
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)
Montana State University — Online Master of Education in School Counseling · Master's
up to 150 percent of resident tuition
Eligibility: Residents of WICHE-member states
Source: montana.edu · verified October 12, 2026PK12 Employee Tuition Discount
Winthrop University — Online M.Ed. in Counseling and Development in Clinical Mental Health · Master's
30% tuition discount
Eligibility: SC and NC individuals working in the PK12 sector
Source: online.winthrop.edu · verified October 12, 2026PK12 Employee Tuition Discount
Winthrop University — Online M.Ed. in Counseling and Development in School Counseling · Master's
30% tuition discount
Eligibility: SC and NC individuals working in the PK12 sector
Source: online.winthrop.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Employer tuition assistance
Programs where an employer pays part of tuition, sometimes through a university partnership. Terms are set by the employer.
Deferred billing for employer reimbursement
Messiah University — Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Students with employer reimbursement
Source: messiah.edu · verified October 12, 2026Deferred billing for employer reimbursement
Messiah University — Master of Arts in Counseling - Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Students with employer reimbursement
Source: messiah.edu · verified October 12, 2026Deferred billing for employer reimbursement
Messiah University — Master of Arts in Counseling - School Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Students with employer reimbursement
Source: messiah.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Grants
Need-based aid that does not have to be repaid. Eligibility depends on the student, the program and the institution.
Project STAR / RSA Long-Term Training Program
The University of Alabama — Rehabilitation Counseling, MA · Master's
Eligibility: Qualified students
Source: online.ua.edu · verified October 12, 2026Rehabilitation Service Administration Scholars Program (RSA)
University of Iowa — MA in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling · Master's
tuition waivers and stipends
Source: education.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Iowa — MA in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling · Master's
tuition support and stipends
Eligibility: Scholars interested in working with students with disabilities
Source: education.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Iowa — MA in School Counseling · Master's
Eligibility: Students in the school counseling program may apply
Source: education.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026College of Education dissertation and travel grants
University of Missouri–St. Louis — PhD in Education, Counseling · Doctoral
Eligibility: Doctoral students
Source: umsl.edu · verified October 12, 2026Walden University — PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision · Doctoral
up to $5,000
Eligibility: Students starting an eligible PhD program
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 12, 2026New Mexico Expanding Opportunities Project (EOP)
Western New Mexico University — Master of Counseling - Addiction Counseling (AC) · Master's
from $500 to $10,000
Eligibility: Counseling Program applicants in any concentration who commit to work in a rural, high-need New Mexico school for at least 24 months after graduation
Source: coe.wnmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026New Mexico Expanding Opportunities Project (EOP)
Western New Mexico University — Master of Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) · Master's
from $500 to $10,000
Eligibility: Counseling Program applicants in any concentration who commit to work in a rural, high-need New Mexico school for at least 24 months after graduation
Source: coe.wnmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026New Mexico Expanding Opportunities Project (EOP)
Western New Mexico University — Master of Counseling - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) · Master's
from $500 to $10,000
Eligibility: Counseling Program applicants in any concentration who commit to work in a rural, high-need New Mexico school for at least 24 months after graduation
Source: coe.wnmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026New Mexico Expanding Opportunities Project (EOP)
Western New Mexico University — Master of Counseling - School Counseling (SC) · Master's
from $500 to $10,000
Eligibility: Counseling Program applicants in any concentration who commit to work in a rural, high-need New Mexico school for at least 24 months after graduation
Source: coe.wnmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other funding
Other published funding arrangements.
Funding for Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling specialty areas
Eligibility: Qualified applicants
Source: emporia.edu · verified October 12, 2026Funding for Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling specialty areas
Eligibility: Qualified applicants
Source: emporia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Loans
Money that must be repaid with interest. Loans are not scholarships and are listed separately.
None verified yet.
Guides
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