News: 529 plans can be used to obtain and maintain AFC certification.

  • Effective July 4, 2025, 529 plans can fund AFC program costs (tuition, fees, books, continuing education).

  • The AFC is a recognized credential, qualifying due to its COOL directory listing and NCCA accreditation. (Confirm specifics with your 529 plan administrator or tax advisor.)

Program Price List

We believe in pricing transparency across our entire organization. Please refer to the pricing tables below for specific rates on Certification, Membership, and Education. 

AFC® Certification Pricing

Self-Study

Product
2025 Pricing
AFC Learning System -
Self-Study
(Online + Printed Books +
Live Instructor)
$1,525
AFC Learning System
Self-Study
(Online + Printed Books)
$975
$875

AFC® Certification Pricing

Professional Designation Challenge

Product
2025 Pricing
AFC Learning System
Professional Designation
(Online + Live Instructor)
$1,150
AFC Learning System
Professional Designation
(Online + Printed Books)
$650
$550

AFC® Certification Pricing

Financial Education Challenge

Product
2025 Pricing
AFC Learning System
Financial Education Challenge
(Online + Live Instructor)
$1,150
AFC Learning System
Financial Education Challenge
(Online + Printed Books)
$650
$550

AFC® Certification Pricing

Registered Education Programs

Product
2025 Pricing
Basic Bundle (Registration Fee
and AFC Exam Fee)
$450
Student Member Bundle
(Registration Fee
+ Student Membership
+ AFC Exam Fee)
$550

AFC® Certification Pricing

AFCPE® AFC® Prep Course

Product
2025 Pricing
AFC Learning System
(Online + Printed Books)
$1,525

AFC® Certification Pricing

Add-Ons

Product
2025 Pricing
$1,525
AFC Learning System
(6 Month Extension)
$450
Printed Book
$100
AFC Practice Exam Bundle
$199

AFC® Certification Fees

Product
2025 Pricing
AFC Registration Fee
$75
AFC Exam Fee
$750
Student Exam Fee*
$375
International Exam Fee
$800
AFC Exam Retake Fee
$275
AFC Program Extension Fee
$200
Transcript Review Fee
$50
AFC Program Substitution Fee
$100
International Shipping Fee
$125
Domestic Shipping Fee
$32
Annual Certification Fee
$85
Post-Certification
Extension Fee
$200

AFCPE® Membership Pricing

AFCPE® Education and

Training Pricing

Product
2025 Pricing
$499
$399
AFCPE-Sponsored Webinars
(Non-Members)
$50
AFCPE-Sponsored Webinars
(Members)
Free

For questions, please contact support@afcpe.org.

Note: Discounts may not be combined with any other sale, promotion, discount, code, coupon and/or offer. 

*Documentation required for reduced fees.

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