Membership Benefits

IECA provides many opportunities and programs to support members' consulting practices and help them stay up to date with the latest trends in educational consulting.

Testimonials

Independent educational consultants join IECA for many different reasons. Learn why these members joined IECA.

Membership Levels

IECA offers several levels of annual membership for qualified independent educational consultants. By applying for membership, all individuals attest to the following:

For independent educational consultants who have demonstrated a professional mastery, with many years of experience.

For individuals new to the independent educational consulting profession (1-2 years) or those transitioning to the field from a school, institutional, or related position.

For individuals currently enrolled in a graduate-level academic program, studying educational counseling or a related field, and not yet advising students or having established an independent educational consulting practice.

What to Know Before You Apply

Professional Membership

For independent educational consultants who have demonstrated a professional mastery, with many years of experience.

Please note: You will need to select "Create an Account" from the popup window to begin the application process if you haven't already created a website account. Also, please make sure to add [email protected] to your Safe Senders List and check your spam/junk folders if you are expecting an email from us.

Associate Membership

For individuals new to the independent educational consulting profession (1-2 years) or those transitioning to the field from a school, institutional, or related position.

Please note: You will need to select "Create an Account" from the popup window to begin the application process if you haven't already created a website account. Also, please make sure to add [email protected] to your Safe Senders List and check your spam/junk folders if you are expecting an email from us.

Student Membership

For individuals currently enrolled in a graduate-level academic program, studying educational counseling or a related field, and not yet advising students or having established an independent educational consulting practice.

Please note: You will need to select "Create an Account" from the popup window to begin the application process if you haven't already created a website account. Also, please make sure to add [email protected] to your Safe Senders List and check your spam/junk folders if you are expecting an email from us.