Oregon State University – Cascades has been awarded a $3.9 million federal grant to provide full tuition for up to 75 eligible graduate students in a Master of Counseling program designed to address the mental health needs of K-12 school children.
The five-year grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, seeks to address a school counselor shortage in Central Oregon and the increasing mental health needs of school children. In addition to full tuition, participants in the program can also apply for a $1,000 monthly stipend.
A five-year, federal grant will address a school counselor shortage in Central Oregon and the increasing mental health needs of K-12 school children.