School Counselor / Alaska
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Alaska School Counselor License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Provides academic and social-emotional counseling to students.

What the Alaska data shows for School Counselors

Becoming a licensed school counselor in Alaska means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent), and 1 year of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Alaska regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in School Counseling".

Upfront cost is $74, with renewal running $60 on a 5-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 150-hour continuing-education requirement per 5-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, school counselors should know: State-specific reciprocity varies.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
52/100
School Counselor · Alaska

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$74
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$12/yr
$60 every 5 years
Continuing Education F
30.0 hrs/yr
150 hours every 5 years
Experience Required F
1 year
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in School Counseling
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$74
Renewal Fee
$60
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
1 year

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Compare all states for School Counselor All Alaska licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for School Counselor in Alaska? ▼
Alaska requires, passing an exam (State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent)), and an initial fee of $74. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a School Counselor in Alaska? ▼
Alaska licenses school counselors who complete its requirements (1 year of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Alaska licensing board.
Can I transfer my School Counselor license to Alaska from another state? ▼
School Counselor licenses generally reciprocate as follows: State-specific reciprocity varies. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Alaska require a background check for School Counselor licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for school counselor licensing in Alaska. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for School Counselor in Alaska? ▼
Licensed school counselors in Alaska must complete 150 hours of continuing education every 5 years. The renewal fee is $60.

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What to do with this school counselor license

School Counselor in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a school counselor-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alaska's school counselor requirements compare to every other state before relocating. School Counselor in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state school counselor license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alaska's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alaska overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alaska licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.