Become a Registered Education Program: Join the top personal finance programs nationwide.
The Registered Education Program sets schools apart from other colleges, universities, and academic institutions by offering students and/or professionals the opportunity to earn the AFC® certification. The AFC enhances their degree and marks the highest standard of excellence in the field of financial counseling and education.
How the Registered Education Program Can Add Value to Your School
Increased Impact and Recognition
Earn formal recognition from AFCPE that distinguishes your program as aligned with the highest professional standards in financial counseling education.
Knowledge Bowl Eligibility
Students enrolled in a REP institution become eligible to participate in the AFCPE Knowledge Bowl — an engaging and renowned academic competition held annually at the AFCPE Symposium.
Streamlined Path to AFC Certification
Coursework aligned with the AFC Core Competencies means students automatically meet the educational requirements for certification — no separate study course needed.
50% Off the AFC Exam
Your students are eligible for the standard 50% AFC® exam fee discount available to all AFC candidates. Full-time students receive it automatically; part-time students can apply via the REP Part-Time Student Exam Scholarship.
- Students studying full-time at the undergraduate (at least 12 credits), graduate (at least 9 credits), or PhD (at least 3 credits) level, are eligible to receive 50% off the AFC exam.
AFCPE Student Membership
REP students are eligible for AFCPE membership at just $50/year, unlocking access to webinars, networking opportunities, professional development, the AFCPE job board, and more.
Marketing Kit and Quarterly Meetings
Receive a REP marketing kit with ready-to-use materials for faculty, plus invitations to quarterly connection meetings to network, share best practices, and receive AFCPE updates.
Qualifications to Become a Registered Education Program
- Programs must be, or affiliated with, a post-secondary institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the Department of Education.
- Coursework must cover subject areas corresponding to the core competencies required to sit for the AFC certification exam.
- The required curriculum should be within a program that supports development in personal finance, debt management and counseling skills through additional coursework or other educational or experiential opportunities.
- The program supervisor must be an AFC professional in good standing, or must have a graduate degree in financial planning, financial counseling, or another relevant degree.
Fees and Costs to Know
Below is an overview of the costs relevant to your program and students. The $500 Institution Fee is specific to Registered Education Program enrollment; student registration and exam discounts apply to all AFC candidates.
$500 Institution Fee
3-year renewal period. Covers full REP designation, marketing kit, quarterly meetings, and ongoing AFCPE support.
Registered Education Program-Specific
$75 Student Registration
$375 AFC Exam Rate
Get Started: Apply to Become a Registered Education Program
Join a growing network of universities and colleges whose students graduate with a clear, affordable pathway to the AFC credential.
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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