The following criteria are required to apply for Student Membership with the BCACC:
You must be domiciled in Canada
You must be at least 19 years of age
You must be enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited Canadian institution, or in a graduate program at an international institution that is deemed equivalent to a Canadian master’s degree.
You must be enrolled in a master’s degree program in counselling, counselling psychology, or a related graduate program relevant to clinical counselling or psychotherapy.
For Canadian institutions, the program must be offered by an accredited, government-approved, or authorized degree-granting institution.
Accreditation requirements may vary depending on the location of the institution.
If you are enrolled in a program at an international institution, your program must be equivalent to a Canadian master’s degree. Please contact us for more information.
Required Documents for Student Membership Application
1. You must provide a copy of your government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s Licence).
2. You must be able to submit a current proof of enrollment letter from the institution.
Please note that we do not accept your tuition payment record, unofficial transcripts, letters of acceptance, Enrollment Agreements, or unofficial documents that show your currently enrolled courses. We accept the official confirmation of enrollment or enrollment verification letter that’s issued by your institution with a signature from someone who has the authority to sign the letter (e.g., the registrar). The letter must state that you are currently enrolled in the program by indicating the current term or the current academic year.
Are you a student at a non-Canadian institution?
There will be additional required documents in addition to the proof of enrollment. Please get in touch with [email protected] for more information about additional required documents before applying.
Associated Costs
Cost of Application
There is no application fee for the student membership. All you have to do is prepare your application package and apply!
Cost of Membership
Student membership costs $75 (including GST) annually. Membership payment will be processed once your membership is confirmed.
Membership Renewal
Student membership gets renewed annually based on the date that you became a student member. Please note that you must be enrolled in the institution at the time of renewal and be able to show proof when requested. If you have graduated recently, you will be eligible to renew for one more year and will be asked to provide an RCC application number in order to renew your student membership.
