School counselors are eligible for the mental health loan repayment program per the legislation passed in SB646. This legislation has an effective date of September 1, 2025. The eligibility criteria specific to school counselors includes:

• The school counselor must be certified under Subchapter B, Chapter 21, and have earned at least a master’s degree related to counseling from any public or accredited private institution of higher education.

• The school counselor must be serving students in public school.

• The school district must be in a mental health professional shortage area. Click here to find out if the workplace/school district is located in a shortage area.