GYA Membership for INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL GAP YEAR CONSULTANTS

This membership category requires:

• Experience working with at least 15 gap year students
• Clear dedication to gap year services on your website
• Demonstration of student mentorship experience with either:
  • Concurrent membership in NACAC, IECA, HECA and/or TCA for at least one year, or
  • Submission of a professional resume and letter of recommendation speaking to your experience with advising on the gap year option
• Clear explanation of your gap year services, guiding philosophy for your gap year consulting work, and relevant experience in vetting programs and organizations for best practices
• Demonstration of ongoing professional development, including but not limited to attendance at the Gap Year Conference and/or service on a GYA committee or evidence of completion of at least two relevant workshops/trainings with non-GYA organizations. 

Membership benefits for Independent Educational Gap Year Consultants include:

• Listing on GYA’s Working With Gap Year Consultants webpage
• Access to monthly Professional Member Forum calls for networking with gap year consultants and other program providers
• Use of GYA’s Member Badge for marketing and outreach
• Discounts on Gap Year Conference registration and other GYA professional development opportunities
• Stay informed of the latest gap year trends with access to GYA-led research and publications

$150/year