The Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CERTCFC®) College Program
A unique approach to helping college students acquire the CERTCFC® designation.
The CERTCFC® College Program is for students of partner schools. Spring, Summer, and Fall cohorts are available.
Note: Program books are required for this program. See the FAQ below for more details.
CERTCFC® Partner Schools
Biola University
Charleston Southern University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Contact us to become a partner school.
What does the CERTCFC® College Program include?
The CERTCFC® College Program prepares students to take the CERTCFC® examination over a 15-week term. Here's what students receive:
- 33 modules, covering the essentials in personal finances and what Scripture says about money.
- 32 practice quizzes.
- 30+ resources to help students with their future financial counseling.
- Monthly office hours (via video) for students to ask questions about the lessons.
- Monthly cohort meetings (via video).
- A 15-week schedule to help ensure students stay on track.
- The CERTCFC® examination. Certification is contingent on passing the exam. This takes place after the 15-week term.
- Access to the 11-module CERTCFC® Launch Program.
Get started today!
If you are a student of a partner school, enroll in the program and take your first step toward becoming a Certified Christian Financial Counselor.
The CERTCFC® College program is for students who...
- Are passionate about what the Bible says about money.
- Love helping people with their personal finances.
- Want to start your own financial counseling practice or serve in your church.
- Desire a trustworthy designation.
- Motivated to complete the CERTCFC® program over a 15-week term.
Program Modules
Module 1: Biblical Foundations of Money
Module 2: Stages of Counseling
Module 3: Listening and Goal-setting
Module 4: Understanding the Client
Module 5: Marriage and Money
Module 6: Biblical Generosity
Module 7: Net Worth Statement
Module 8: Cash Flow Statement
Module 9: Important Financial Ratios
Module 10: Budgeting
Module 11: Income
Module 12: Biblical Savings
Module 13: Cash Accounts
Module 14: Credit Reports
Module 15: Credit Cards
Module 16: Automobile Loan and Leases
Module 17: Student Loans
Module 18: Mortgages
Module 19: Other Types of Debt
Module 20: Evaluating Indebtedness
Module 21: Renting
Module 22: Buying a House
Module 23: Selling a House
Module 24: Identity Theft
Module 25: Investment Basics
Module 26: Retirement Account Basics
Module 27: Saving for College
Module 28: Insurance Needs
Module 29: Life Insurance
Module 30: Legacy Planning
Module 31: Income Tax Returns
Module 32: Ministerial Finances
Module 33: Path to Certification
PLUS...Students get access to the CERTCFC® Launch Program for no additional cost!
This program is accessible to those who have passed the CERTCFC® examination.
Launch Module 1: What is Your Story?
Launch Module 2: Overcoming Mindset Obstacles
Launch Module 3: Identifying Your Counseling Style and Niche
Launch Module 4: Setting Up Your Counseling Practice
Launch Module 5: How to Structure Your Pricing
Launch Module 6: Tools Needed (and Not Needed) to Start Your Business
Launch Module 7: How to Create Clients
Launch Module 8: Networking in a Christ-Centered Way
Launch Module 9: How to Create a Powerful Counseling Experience
Launch Module 10: Making the Proposal and Onboarding New Clients
Launch Module 11: Questions About Financial Counseling
