Registered Education Programs
For those who have satisfied the educational requirement for the AFC® by completing coursework through an AFCPE Registered Education Program.
Is this Pathway right for me?
Are you enrolled in or have you recently graduated from one of AFCPE®‘s Registered Education Programs? If so, you may be eligible for the Registered Education Program Pathway!
What Are the Requirements?
You may satisfy the educational requirement for the AFC® by completing coursework through an AFCPE® Registered Education Program. Options are available for both students and professionals.
Note: Each AFCPE® Registered Education Program has their own tuition and fees that are assessed independent of the AFC® Certification program.
You must register with AFCPE® to confirm completion of education requirements and to complete the exam, experience, and ethics requirements.
Registration with AFCPE must be done either while enrolled as a student or within seven-years post-graduation from the registered university.
Registered Facilities and Faculty
To find a complete list of registered programs and faculty contact information please click here. This page also contains information for providers who are interested in learning how to get your programs registered.
Non-Degree Seeking / Registered Education Programs
Designed for working professionals and offering virtual courses that help satisfy the educational requirement to sit for the AFC® exam.
Is this Pathway right for me?
Have you enrolled in or recently completed relevant coursework at one of AFCPE’s Registered Education Programs? This pathway is for you!
What Are My Options for Non-Degree Seeking Programs?
Note: Each AFCPE® Registered Education Program has their own tuition and fees that are assessed independent of the AFC® Certification program.
Upon completion of the coursework, you must register with AFCPE® under the AFCPE® Registered Education Program Pathway to confirm completion of education requirements and to complete the exam, experience, and ethics requirements.
Registered Programs
Metropolitan Community College
Applied Finance Institute
Major: Financial Counseling Certificate
Contact: Ashley Peters
Park University
School of Business
Major: Financial Counseling Program
Contact: Rob Jones
Explore Education Materials
Several education materials are offered to support you on your journey to earning your AFC. Choose which materials work best for your learning style.
A supplementary tool to support your preparation for the AFC® certification examination! The guide is now included with the self-study pathway and available as an add-on for all other pathways. It is designed to guide you through the material, providing you with additional tools and resources to develop your skills, test your comprehension, and put your knowledge into practice!
Let our qualified instructors help you connect the dots between the AFC® core competencies and the application of the material.
AFC® webinar review sessions are designed to give you confidence and clarity as you prepare to sit for the AFC exam.
- Live instruction and comprehensive review of the material
- Opportunity to ask questions
- More connection to study with your peers
Financial Counseling, Personal Finance, Surviving Debt (textbooks).
Certification Pricing
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.
Registration Fee: $50
One-time fee due upfront during registration.
Education Materials: $675
Comes with the AFC® Online Study Guide and includes your choice of study materials. Extra materials available for an additional fee.
Exam Fee: $730
Fee to take the AFC® Exam. Can be purchased during registration or later.
Ready to Move Forward? Here are some optional educational materials.
You’ll start by submitting your registration form with payment to the AFCPE® national office. We will process the registration and either mail you your study materials or send you an email with instructions to access online materials. (Please allow 14 business days for shipping and handling.)
You can then study for the examination using the selected study materials.
Pay Exam Fee Later
Pay Exam Fee Up Front
Classic Study Bundle
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Registration Fee
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AFC® Exam Fee
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AFC® Online Study Guide
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Recommended Textbooks
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AFC® Webinar Review
Complete Study Bundle
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Registration Fee
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AFC® Exam Fee
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AFC® Online Study Guide
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Recommended Textbooks
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AFC® Webinar Review
Classic Study Bundle
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Registration Fee
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AFC® Exam Fee
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AFC® Online Study Guide
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Recommended Textbooks
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AFC® Webinar Review
Complete Study Bundle
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Registration Fee
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AFC® Exam Fee
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AFC® Online Study Guide
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Recommended Textbooks
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AFC® Webinar Review
Education and exam fees are paid separately. Certification registration fee is non-refundable. Please view AFCPE®‘s Refund Policy for more details.
Optional course reviews are available through AFCPE® upon request for $675 and optional study guides are available for $100. Books and materials that ship outside the U.S. will incur a $35 international shipping charge.
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.
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