FCAA Standards and Best Practices require counselors to be certified by an organization approved by the Association within 12 months of the date of hire, or as required by state statue. Approved certification providers shall include any validly existing, state-approved provider.

Here is a list of credit counselor certification program providers that have been approved for use by FCAA member agencies. Please note the FCAA does not endorse or promote any of these organizations or their programs:

• AFCPE

• Arbor Education

• Fincert

• NACCC

• Partnership for Financial Education