Welcome To The Higher Education Consultants Association

A Message From HECA's President

Whether you're a college admissions consultant, a parent or student, a member of the media, or a college admissions representative, we hope you will find the resources and information we've gathered here useful.

Students and parents:  Do you have questions about colleges, college applications, or paying for college? Read some advice from our member consultants and learn how working with a college admissions consultant can help your family in our family section. To find a college admissions consultant for personalized assistance, please use our Membership Directory.

Prospective HECA members:  As a HECA member, you'll enjoy valuable professional development and networking opportunities, as well as tools and resources to help you run a successful consulting practice. Learn how to apply for membership.

Colleges and universities: We cordially invite our colleagues in college admissions to explore opportunities to connect with over 500 HECA members and the 12,000 high school seniors they assist with college planning each year, through our conferences, membership directory, and regional presentations. Please visit our section for colleges.

Media: Working on a story about college admissions or financial aid? We can connect you with HECA spokespeople who have extensive experience helping families navigate the college admissions planning process. Please visit our media section.

Current members: Log-in to our members-only area in the upper right hand corner of this screen.

Whatever your needs or interests, the Higher Education Consultants Association and our member consultants look forward to serving you. Please feel free to contact HECA if we can be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Joan Rynearson

2010 President
Higher Education Consultants Association