Member Application

Join now and experience the many benefits of membership. Become part of a statewide network of Montana school counselors dedicated to supporting one another and strengthening our profession. MSCA membership provides discounted professional development, advocacy at the state and national levels, meaningful collaboration with partner organizations, and opportunities to lead and grow.

Your membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase. To maintain uninterrupted access to member benefits, be sure to renew before it expires — or sign up for auto-renewal and never worry about your membership lapsing again.


  • Professional members must hold a master's degree or higher or the substantial equivalent and meet one or more of the following requirements: the member must hold a Montana OPI Class 5 or Class 6 license or be an educator with a School Counselor endorsement; be employed as a School Counselor or supervisor of School Counselors; or be employed as a Counselor Educator in a graduate program that prepares School Counselors. Membership fee: $45/year

  • Student members must be currently enrolled in a graduate program of counselor education in School Counseling designed to result in a degree which will make them eligible for a Montana OPI Class 5 or Class 6 license as a Montana School Counselor. A current course schedule must be uploaded with the application to secure the student rate. Membership fee: $20/year

  • Members in retirement shall maintain all the privileges of Professional membership. Membership fee: $20/year

  • A supporting member is any person who subscribes to the purposes and ideals of MSCA and who wishes to support its goals, but is not eligible for any other type of membership. Membership fee: $50/year