School Counselor Corps Grant Program

The PWR of the School Counselor Corps Grant Program

The School Counselor Corps Grant Program is a state funded, competitive, four-year grant that is designed to distribute funds to eligible education providers pursuant to the requirements of the SCCGP, C.R.S. 22-91-101 through 22-91-105. 

The goals of the program are to:

• Increase the availability of effective school-based counseling to help increase the state graduation rate and increase the percentage of students who appropriately prepare for, apply to, and continue into postsecondary education; and

• Support work-based learning awareness, education, and opportunities.

Impact on Secondary Schools

Over the nine-year history of the School Counselor Corps Grant Program, 365 secondary schools in 98 of 178 districts have participated, representing all regions throughout Colorado.  More than 270 licensed school counselors have served Colorado students, schools, districts and BOCES through the grant.