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Joining the Council
Why Join the Council?
Depending on who you are, there are different advantages to joining Colorado Council. The overriding reasons are:
- that Colorado high school counselors, associate members, and the colleges/universities collaborate and coordinate major college preparation and transition activities so as to provide the greatest impact with the least duplication throughout the state, and
- that professional development opportunities are available throughout the year.
The Colorado Council has become a model not-for-profit organization for many other states throughout the country who are looking for a collaborative and efficient way to get college admissions and financial aid information to families and students while supporting the professional development needs of its members.
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What are the Benefits of Membership?
K-12 Schools
All Colorado public and private K-12 schools, and vocational/technical schools are eligible to be members by submitting an application and paying annual membership dues. Although membership is open to all Colorado K-12 schools, virtually all are high schools since they are most involved with college preparation and transition activities.
The annual membership fee for the school covers all of the counselors at that school – no individual membership is necessary. Currently, about half of the 530 high schools are paid members. Benefits of membership for high schools are:
- Discounted registration rates for the Fall Counselor Workshops and the Annual Conference in December
- Complimentary copy(s) of the new Colorado Collegiate Handbook in August
- Purchase the Colorado Collegiate Handbook at the discounted member rate
- Being eligible to host a college day/night program at your school in the fall
- Opportunity to serve on one or more of 14 Colorado Council committees with other high school and college colleagues to better serve Colorado college-bound students and parents
Colleges and Universities
All Colorado not-for-profit 2-year and 4-year institutions comprise the eligible college members. Thirty-two of the 34 eligible colleges are currently members (link to page that lists college members). Benefits of membership for eligible colleges are:
- Up to 3 pages for your institutional description in the Colorado Collegiate Handbook ($150 for first 3 pages included in dues; additional fees applied for additional pages)
- Discounted registration rates for the Fall Counselor Workshops and the Annual Conference in December
- 10 complimentary copies of the new Colorado Collegiate Handbook in August
- Additional copies of the Colorado Collegiate Handbook at the discounted member rate
- Opportunity to serve on one or more of 14 Colorado Council committees with other high school and college colleagues to better serve Colorado college-bound students and parents
Associates
There are approximately 45 associate members (link to page of paid associate members) who are not institutions of higher learning themselves, but who are agencies or individuals who foster and encourage volunteer cooperation between collegiate institutions, secondary schools, organizations and individuals who promote higher education within the State of Colorado. Benefits of associate membership are:
- Discounted registration rates for the Fall Counselor Workshops and the Annual Conference in December
- One complimentary copy of the new Colorado Collegiate Handbook in August
- Additional copies of the Colorado Collegiate Handbook at the discounted member rate
- Being listed in the High School Counselor Directory distributed to all Colorado high schools
- Opportunity to serve on one or more of 14 Colorado Council committees with other high school and college colleagues to better serve Colorado college-bound students and parents
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Who is Eligible?
K-12 Schools
- Public and nonprofit charter schools: Any school operated by a school district within the State of Colorado.
- Private schools: Any private or parochial school which operates a main campus in Colorado and is owned and operated by a duly recognized corporation or organization authorized by the State of Colorado. The organization must also be accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, or approved by the Executive Committee.
Institutions of Higher Learning
Nonprofit Institutions of Higher Learning that operate a campus in Colorado and that are accredited by one of the following agencies: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Schools and Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges:
- Two-year junior or community colleges offering Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of General Studies degrees whose credits transfer to Colorado Council member colleges and universities.
- Colleges or universities offering baccalaureate or higher degrees whose credits transfer to Colorado Council member colleges and universities.
Associate Membership
Organizations or individuals that:
- Foster and encourage volunteer cooperation between collegiate institutions, secondary schools, organizations and individuals who promote higher education within the State of Colorado;
- Promote ethical standards of conduct in the relationships of personnel in both collegiate institutions and secondary schools;
- Have a vested interest in providing or encouraging educational opportunities.
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How do I Apply for Membership?
Print out the application, fill out completely, and mail to the address indicated along with a check for the appropriate amount made out to "Colorado Council on High School/College Relations" or just "CCHS/CR".
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How Much are the Annual Membership Dues?
Membership is from January 1 through December 31. Each December the membership committee sends out membership renewal notices for the following year.
Colleges and Universities
Annual dues for eligible colleges/universities are $250. Membership includes a 3-page institutional description in the Colorado Collegiate Handbook (more pages are availalble for an additional fee).
High Schools
Annual dues for eligible high schools are be based on the high school headcount:
| Headcount | Dues |
|---|
| 500 or fewer | $15 |
| 501 - 1,500 | $25 |
| 1,501 or more | $35 |
Associate Members (Organizations or Individuals)
Annual dues for eligible associate members are $20.
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When will I Hear About my Application?
The Executive Committee typically meets each month, except in July (summer break) and December (Annual Conference). The Committee will review applications for membership at its next regularly scheduled meetings. Applicants will be notified by US mail shortly thereafter.
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