Resources for School Counselors
The Montana University System offers valuable high school counselor resources to help
guide your students towards a more fulfilling career. Use these to help students explore
their career options, pay for the costs of college, and get a head start on their
credits with dual enrollment.
Career Guidance
Knowing which career path a student wants to pursue isn’t always straightforward.
By helping your students understand what is available to them, what they’re good at,
and how those align with their interests, you can help them make a realistic plan.
Are your students lost when considering their career interests? Utilize these valuable
high school counselor resources to help students explore different career options.
Get a bird’s eye view of the professions related to your students’ interests and skills,
and use this information to offer more valuable career suggestions.
Explore resources on internships, apprenticeships, and other opportunities to help
students build their work experience as early as possible.
Preparing for College
Preparing for college can be overwhelming for a high school student. Steer them towards
the right direction by helping them take advantage of several college prep programs.
Also help them explore a variety of resources to simplify paying and applying for
college.
Dual enrollment offers the ability for high school students to get ahead on their
college credits AND save money. Learn about different types of dual enrollment and
resources available to promote them at your high school.
Compare tuition costs across MUS universities, help students navigate the financial aid process and
explore MUS scholarships & grants. Also check out the Dept. of Education's Financial Aid Toolkit for Counselors which provides federal student information & outreach tools for counselors.
Make the college application process for your students vastly easier by having them
fill out the free ApplyMontana application - one application for 16 MUS universities
& colleges!
Helpful Resources
Make your life easier with these high school counselor resources.
Don't miss important dates and deadlines to help make your student reach outs more
impactful and effective.
Knowing how to contact the right person or department can go a long way in helping
students surmount obstacles. Towards this end, utilize this list of relevant contact
information.
Explore this section further and discover potential MUS scholarships & grants to help
relieve the burden of higher education costs from your students.