National Training for Counselors and Mentors - Facts
Program Description
Launched in fall 2007, National Training for Counselors and Mentors (NT4CM) provides free training and support for counselors and mentors who assist students and their families in preparing financially for college. Professional trainers provide comprehensive up-to-date information regarding federal and state student aid programs, scholarship searches, and financial aid fraud. Participants learn how to access free resources such as fact sheets, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations to help them help their students. After the training, participants will receive ongoing information and support.
Participants
NT4CM is available for any individual who advises students and their families on how to fund education beyond high school.
Training Dates and Locations
Training workshops of approximately 4-6 hours will be offered annually and will take place in states electing to participate. Participating states either provide training using the NT4CM materials in their entirety or incorporate portions of the materials into existing training programs. Workshops typically take place from October through December, although some states offer training earlier or later. States participating in the 2012-2013 academic year initiative are added to our Web site as information becomes available.
If your state does not elect to participate, it might provide other training programs for counselors and mentors. The State Training Programs page provides information on other state training programs and/or contact information for determining if additional state training programs are available.
Registration
Registration for participating states begins in Fall 2011.
Partners
NT4CM is sponsored by Federal Student Aid, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs (NCHELP), National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), American School Counselor Association (ASCA), National College Access Network (NCAN), and Council for Opportunity in Education (COE).
Supporting Organizations
NT4CM gratefully acknowledges the support of the following:
Materials and Resources
NT4CM materials will be available for download later this winter from the Materials and Resources page. To view 2009-10 materials, click here.
