Eligibility and cost information  

Learn more about Counseling Services’ eligibility and cost information.

Type of services

Our services are designed to address short-term issues and concerns. Issues requiring longer-term treatment will be referred elsewhere.

Who is eligible?

All Northern Arizona University students are eligible for an initial consultation meeting and, if appropriate, counseling. University employees who are taking courses and whose positions are "benefit eligible" will need to seek counseling services at the Employee Assistance and Wellness (EAW) office.

How much do counseling services cost?
The first Initial Consultation meeting during a student’s lifetime is free for all Northern Arizona University students. Services beyond the Initial Consultation have differing costs, depending on the student's account status. Any student who is enrolled for one or more credit hours and has paid the Health and Recreation fee for the current semester will be eligible for services at a reduced rate. If you have not paid the Health and Recreation fee, you will be charged the standard rate for services.

Cost breakdown

• initial consultation: no charge for the first in the student’s lifetime; subsequent initial consultation session are charged at the same rate as individual counseling sessions

Individual counseling:

• $15 per session (reduced rate)
• $30 per session (standard rate)

Couples counseling:

• $15 per session (reduced rate)
• $30 per session, per person (standard rate)
• group counseling: $50 per semester membership, whether one or all group sessions are attended; no refunds

Emergency services: no charge