The first step of the admissions process for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is to begin an application.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Graduate Application
- Essay
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Copy of State ID or Passport
- Request Official Transcripts from all previous Institutions attended
Application Deadlines
February 28/29
- Application Deadline for Priority Fall Cohort or Summer Jumpstart
- Decision: March 31
- Deposit Due: To reserve your spot, or 2 weeks before term starts.
May 15
- Application Deadline for Standard Fall Cohort
- Decision: May 31
- Deposit Due: To reserve your spot, or 2 weeks before term starts.
June 30
- Application Deadline for Rolling if Available
- Decision: Rolling
- Deposit Due: To reserve your spot, or 2 weeks before term starts.
Not ready to start an application? Complete the Request for Information Form and receive a series of emails about the program.
If you need assistance or have questions about the process, please call 507-344-7545 or contact us at GradSchool@blc.edu. Our admissions team looks forward to connecting with you!
CMHC Cost and Financial Aid
Our graduate admissions team is working on tuition and financial aid information for the 2024-2025 school year. Information will be posted in February 2024. If you need assistance before this time, we are eager to answer your questions. Call 507-344-7545 or contact us at GradSchool@blc.edu.
Cost for 2024-2025
- $575 per credit, program includes 60 credits
- $300 deposit is applied to tuition
- $40 application fee.
The two fall and one spring residential experiences of four days each include complimentary lunch and other on-campus experiences. Students cover hotel costs through preferred college partners as applicable.
A full time student includes anyone taking 6 credits or more and the typical load for a full time student is 12 credits.
A Department of Education Federal Loan is likely available to help ease the payment schedule. Graduate students may be eligible for this Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, in an amount up to $20,500 per year.