STUDENTS

Because becoming a counselor shouldn’t be done alone.

Supporting the Next Generation of Counselors

The Indiana Counseling Association is committed to supporting counseling students as they prepare for professional practice. INCA provides resources, connections, and opportunities designed to help students build confidence, competence, and professional identity throughout their training and early careers.

Student Member Benefits

As a student member of INCA, you gain access to:

• Discounted rates for continuing education workshops and webinars

• Networking opportunities with counselors and educators across Indiana

• Access to NCE and NCMHCE exam preparation materials

• Eligibility for the INCA Emerging Leaders Program

• Updates on advocacy efforts affecting counselors-in-training

• Professional development resources and leadership opportunities

Emerging Leaders Program

INCA offers the Emerging Leaders Program, an annual initiative designed to support graduate counseling students and new professionals through mentorship, leadership development, and professional engagement.

Students selected for the program work alongside experienced counseling leaders, gain insight into professional governance and advocacy, and develop skills that support long-term career growth.

Learn more on the Emerging Leaders page.

Campus Representatives

INCA partners with counseling programs across Indiana through University Graduate Student (Campus) Representatives.

Role of Campus Representatives

Campus Representatives serve as a bridge between INCA and their academic programs by:

• Sharing INCA professional development, advocacy, and networking opportunities

• Providing feedback on graduate student needs and concerns

• Participating in biannual meetings with the INCA Graduate Student Representative

• Strengthening communication between students, faculty, and INCA leadership

Campus Representatives receive recognition for their service and a certificate presented at the INCA Annual Conference.

Indiana Counseling Graduate Programs

INCA provides a non-endorsement list of Indiana colleges and universities offering counseling-related graduate programs. This resource is intended to help prospective and current students connect with educational programs across the state.

View the full list of Indiana counseling graduate programs.

Get Involved

Students are encouraged to become active in INCA by:

• Joining as a student member

• Participating in professional development events

• Applying for the Emerging Leaders Program

• Serving as a Campus Representative

• Attending conferences and networking opportunities

INCA is here to support you as you move from training into professional practice.