Are there any student discounts or ways to afford counseling more than what I got from the financial

Hi thank you for reaching out. BetterHelp offers financial assistance to members based on need. During the onboarding process, you can request financial aid and find out whether you’re eligible for a lower monthly subscription price. In addition to offering financial aid, BetterHelp is working with major insurance carriers to join their network. A growing number of therapists accept insurance (state-dependent). When sessions are covered, eligible members pay an average co-pay of $23/week. 

There are also many variables to take into consideration when seeking out affordable therapy services. If you are a student you can look at what your school or local area you moved to has to offer. Usually on campus or virtual rates can be cheaper vs looking into an agency or private practice. I suggest you look into the health services department as they offer counseling services. If they don't offer it, they can guide you towards where you can seek out assistance. Some of the challenges that are worth exploring online that are common in students include experiencing anxiety, depression and managing life transitions.

Another area to explore is also looking at local therapists in your area that offers sliding scale fees. Sliding scale therapy is a type of financial aid offered by some mental health professionals to help offset therapy costs. Ultimately, whatever decision you make, it is well worth it to invest in your mental health to live a happier lifestyle.  Thank you.