{"id":190,"date":"2024-07-02T18:32:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T18:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:38:33","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/files\/2024\/07\/Counselor-Ed-Site-Fair-15.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;20%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Prospective students may mention any faculty member they believe matches their research interests in their application statement, though this is optional. Upon entering the program, students are assigned a temporary advisor based on our interpretation of best fit. This advisor remains until the student chooses a permanent chair\/advisor, who may be the same person or someone else.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How many years of counseling experience do most incoming doctoral students have?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The counseling experience of our students before entering the program varies widely. Some students may have just completed their master&#8217;s program, having limited experience outside the requirements to earn their master&#8217;s degree. Others might join us with several years of professional experience and be fully licensed practitioners. While we recommend having some experience after completing a master&#8217;s degree, it is not a mandatory requirement for admission.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How many students are accepted each academic year?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]We accept 6-7 students each year. [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is funding available for graduate students?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We have some funding for research assistantships and teaching assistantships, but the number available varies each year.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is the GRE required?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required to complete your application for this program. Please note that the UF Office of Admissions will only accept scores sent directly from ETS. Use code 5812 to send your scores.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the average GRE score?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The average GRE score among accepted students is around 300.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I am an international applicant, is the TOEFL required for admission?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The TOEFL (English proficiency) is\u00a0<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/apply\/graduate\/international\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">required by UF<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for international applicants unless:\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;  <\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">successfully<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> completed one academic year in a degree-seeking program at a recognized\/regionally accredited university or college in the United States or a country where English is the official language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">OR<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They hold an earned equivalent of associate&#8217;s, bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s, or Ph.D. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">degree<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> from a recognized\/regionally accredited college or university in the United States or country where English is the official language.<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Does the program or the College of Education offer any need-based application fee waiver?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The University of Florida does not provide an application fee waiver, and neither does the program nor the College of Education. Additionally, if your application is not considered because the application deadline is passed, UF will not issue you a refund for the application fee. It is important to know the application deadlines for the intended major. If you are applying to more than one program, you must complete an application for each program and pay the non-refundable application fee. More information can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/apply\/graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduate admissions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is there financial aid or scholarships available for this program?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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