Benefits of Membership

Professional development opportunities and resources:

Discounted registration fees for workshops and conferences that help colleagues network, learn from one another, and stay abreast of issues in counseling, financial aid, and admission.
Access to online tools, including our Membership Directory and High School Visit Policy Directory.
Opportunity to contribute to your profession and MACAC goals through committee involvement.
Opportunity to participate in the Mentoring Program

Advocacy for public policy benefiting students, families and MACAC members:

Your voice is heard, through the annual "Day on the Hill" meetings with legislators at the Minnesota State Capitol and regular online action alerts, organized by the Government Relations Committee.
Through the NACAC leadership structure, MACAC officers advocate for support of school counselors and federal assistance for higher education.

Information to support education professionals and the students you serve:

Minnesota Education Fairs (MEFs) allow students and families to talk with and collect information from postsecondary representatives.
Directory of High School Visit Policies helps postsecondary representatives as they plan to meet with students.
MACAC Matters newsletter keeps members up-to-date on trends in college admission.
Affiliation with NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) provides a link to issues at the national level.