School Counselor / New Hampshire
2026 data New Hampshire board official source

New Hampshire School Counselor License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides academic and social-emotional counseling to students.

What the New Hampshire data shows for School Counselors

Becoming a licensed school counselor in New Hampshire 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. New Hampshire regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in School Counseling".

The initial price tag is $35, and renewal costs $35 every 5 years. The license also carries an ongoing 150-hour continuing-education requirement per 5-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: State-specific reciprocity varies.

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
57/100
School Counselor · New Hampshire

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 A+
$35
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$7/yr
$35 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 New Hampshire

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in School Counseling
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$35
Renewal Fee
$35
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 New Hampshire licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New Hampshire licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for School Counselor in New Hampshire? ▼
In New Hampshire, the license path calls for, a passing score on State School Counselor Exam (Praxis or equivalent), and a $35 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a School Counselor in New Hampshire? ▼
Certification as a school counselor in New Hampshire means clearing the state's checklist plus 1 year of work experience, and a passing exam score. The New Hampshire licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my School Counselor license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for school counselors: State-specific reciprocity varies. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the New Hampshire licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does New Hampshire require a background check for School Counselor licensing? ▼
New Hampshire does require a background check before issuing a school counselor license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for School Counselor in New Hampshire? ▼
To stay licensed as a school counselor in New Hampshire, plan on 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $35.

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What to do with this school counselor license

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

  • See how New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. New Hampshire overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New Hampshire 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.

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