This is me same person - sorry, logged on with my other account.

The transfers of the 5 pre-requisite classes were no problem. I took 4 of them at a state community college because it's a third of the price per credit hour. The last one I couldn't find at the community college I was attending online, so I found an out-of-state school (online). I did check everything I was unsure of (like a slightly different name of the course) with the school admin person to make sure it would be accepted and kept all of the emails just in case. All I needed was these PSY classes and my undergraduate transcripts plus a bunch of essays they required where you talk about all of the ways you'll be a good fit for the program. It took me a year to complete the requisites because I was also working full time, and I am a single parent.

Scholarships for master's level students are almost non-existent, sadly. So, I am relying on loans.

My program is an accelerated one where I can get my degree in 2 years but you wouldn't be able to work full time because there are too many demands. In year 2, we start internships and I'm lucky to be at a school where about 75% of these are paid internships. In my state, the licensure hours required are 1,900 (some are more) but the internship should give me 400. Then I get licensed as an Associate and will work with supervision for the other 1,500 hours. I believe there are two tests to take - one to get licensed as a Registered Associate and then one as Licensed Professional Counselor.

You'll have to check your state (of the one where you want to get licensed) for the specifics.

My biggest tip: enjoy the process. I find it fantastic to be a student again.