Are You Eligible For HECA Membership?

The Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) is a professional association for college admissions consultants.  Our members come from a variety of backgrounds, but all share a dedication to providing professional and ethical service to the families they serve.

HECA Membership dues are $200 annually.

To be eligible to join HECA, you must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally and nationally accredited, not-for-profit college or university.
• Demonstrate paid experience as an educational consultant serving students as they explore higher education options, or provide proof that you're enrolled in a college counseling certificate program with the intention of completing the program.
• Agree to abide by HECA's member Standards and Ethics Statement (Note: you will be asked to agree to these when you apply for membership).
• Pursue ongoing professional development through attendance at conferences, workshops and through visits to college and university campuses.
• Attend HECA's new member orientation within a year of joining. Once you're approved for membership, you may satisfy this requirement at HECA's annual conference, or by attending an online new member orientation session.

If you believe you are eligible for membership in HECA, the next step in applying for membership  is to review HECA's expectations for members.