Explore Registered Education Programs (REPs) as a Pathway Toward the AFC
REPs are colleges and universities that offer courses that can help you meet the education requirement for AFC certification and prepare for the AFC exam. Programs are available for both degree and non-degree seekers.
Choose Your Registered Education Program Pathway
Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Seeking Students
For students who have completed qualifying coursework through an AFCPE REP and are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Attend a school on the REP list
- Complete all required coursework (passing grade required)
- Submit transcript for AFCPE approval
- Register within 7 years of graduation
Non-Degree Seeking Students
- Enroll in an AFCPE REP
- Complete all required coursework (A passing grade is required)
- Submit completion certificate for approval
Please see the AFC Candidate Handbook for full eligibility criteria.
Each AFCPE Registered Education Program has their own tuition and fees that are assessed independent of the AFC Certification program. Registration with AFCPE must be done either while enrolled as a student or within seven-years post-graduation from the registered university.
The Certification Council does not require, provide, accredit, or endorse any specific study guides, training or review courses, or other examination preparation products. The Certification Council, certification staff, certification committee members, and certification subject matter experts do not have involvement in the creation, accreditation, approval, endorsement or delivery of examination review courses, preparatory materials, educational programs, or training programs/products that prepare candidates for the AFC certification examination.
Registered Education Program Pricing at a Glance
Registration Fee: $75
One-time fee due upfront during registration.
Optional Education Materials: TBD
Registered Education Programs have their own tuition and fees that are assessed independent of the AFC certification program. AFCPE offers optional supplemental study resources.
Optional education materials include:
- AFC Learning System >>
- AFCPE AFC Prep Course >>
- AFC Learning System Self-Study Textbooks that complement the digital course materials.
Exam Fee: $375*
Can be purchased during registration or later.
*Price shown reflects full-time student discount. Current full-time university or college students at the undergraduate, graduate, or PhD level are eligible to receive 50% off the AFC exam ($375* vs. $750). Part-time students at REP programs can apply for a Student Exam Scholarship.
While candidates have up to three years to complete all certification requirements, access to the AFC Learning System, if purchased, is for one year.
Ready to Move Forward? It's Time to Select Your Bundle
Create your profile and register online. We will process your registration within three days and, upon approval, you’ll be able to start exploring your Certification Dashboard.
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AFC Exam Fee
*Please note that the exam fees directly above are reflective of the full-time student rate.
Please see the AFC Candidate Handbook for full eligibility criteria.
While candidates have up to three years to complete all certification requirements, access to the AFC Learning System, if purchased, is for one year.
Certification registration fee is non-refundable. Please view the AFCPE® Refund & Transfer Policy for more details.
The Certification Council does not require, provide, accredit, or endorse any specific study guides, training or review courses, or other examination preparation products. The Certification Council, certification staff, certification committee members, and certification subject matter experts do not have involvement in the creation, accreditation, approval, endorsement or delivery of examination review courses, preparatory materials, educational programs, or training programs/products that prepare candidates for the AFC certification examination
We Offer a Wide Range of AFC Learning Pathways
Financial Education Challenge
Have you completed college-level coursework in personal finance, financial planning, consumer sciences, or a related field at a regionally-accredited college or university? This may be the pathway for you.
Self-Paced Study
Our most popular and most flexible pathway to certification. For self-starters, career-changers, and others who want to complete their certification in their own time, at their own pace.
Professional Designation Challenge
This pathway is designed for professionals already holding a CFP®, CPA, ChFC®, or CFA® designation. As a credential holder, you may be eligible to waive select AFC core competency components.
If you have questions about the Registered Education Program Pathway or other learning options for earning the AFC, we invite you to attend a free information session.
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