Counselor Assistance Program Grants

One way PACAC supports its members is through Counselor Assistance Program Grants (CAP Grants).  Counselors whose institution (college/university/high school) cannot provide financial support are able to apply to use a CAP Grant toward PACAC Membership, any PACAC Professional Development event, or the NACAC Annual Conference.  The CAP Grant committee reviews all applications according to the specified deadlines (below) and responds to each applicant with a decision.

Benefits of PACAC Membership:

• Access to FREE online workshops and their recordings
• Free participation in the Advocacy Leadership Program, the Ethical Leadership Program, and the College Counseling Education Program; and the ability to earn Act 48 credit if needed
• Discounted rates on professional development events regional college fairs
• Professional updates through our quarterly publication, The PACER
• Scholarships for your students to attend post-secondary institutions
• A network of dedicated and caring professionals like yourself!
• Our new Mentorship Program!

To be eligible for consideration for a CAP Grant, an applicant must:

• Work with college-bound students of any age in the college admission process.
• Verify that their institution will not pay the required fees for PACAC professional events.
• Provide insight as to how they will use their PACAC Membership or the specific training to help them serve their students

While CAP Grants may be awarded to any applicant who meets these guidelines, special consideration will be given to applicants who work in under-represented areas and/or with under-represented constituencies in Pennsylvania. The maximum CAP Grant amount for each event listed below will be determined by the CAP Grant Committee.  The Committee will also take into account whether an applicant has received CAP Grant funding in the past. 

CAP Grant for 2024-2025 Membership - apply for yourself or refer a colleague!

CAP Grant Application for an event happening September 2024 through August 2025 coming soon.

Please remember the following deadlines when applying for a CAP Grant:

Annual Conference:  May 12th
Women's Empowerment Workshop:  May 12th
College Tour:  May 12th
Summer Institute:  May 12th
Enrollment & Middle Management Institute:  July 8th
August Admission Workshops:  August 1st
NACAC Conference:  August 1st

*Decisions are made by a committee, which will meet after the designated deadline above. 
You will then be notified within two weeks of their meeting.

PACAC Accounts Payable Voucher (to be submitted after attending event, if applicable)