Program Information

Our enhanced program uses America’s Credit Unions FiCEP 6th edition textbook and adds elements to help participants easily grasp and retain counseling concepts and knowledge. Our engaging and interactive webinars are filled with relevant examples and skills testing to help reinforce the knowledge you need to pass the exam and effectively perform your counseling duties. Upon earning your CCUFC designation, newly certified counselors are ready to assist members on the road to financial wellness.

Our 2025 Spring Program will begin on March 24 and conclude May 29. The Fall program will begin on July 29 and conclude October 9.

Our Enhanced FiCEP Curriculum Includes

  • 1 textbook with 60 chapters to be read at the student’s pace before viewing the webinar
  • 8 tutorial webinars that reinforce and further explain important details from the textbook
  • 8 skills test reviews accompany each webinar
  • 1 live instructor-led zoom exam preparation session using anonymous polling and group discussion
  • 1 pre-recorded exam prep video that highlights textbook areas to focus on
  • 1 instructor led training day to include instruction recap, role playing, mind mapping program implementation, idea sharing & best practices
  • Take-away tool kit including budget spreadsheets, spending plans, program decision guides, action plans, tracking methods and more!
  • 1 session of League proctoring for America’s Credit Unions’ certification exam
  • Access to our online Counselor Community to network, ask questions & share ideas with new and existing counselors from multiple partner states

Our Enhanced FiCEP Curriculum Includes

This course is semi self-paced. We provide the suggested schedule below to keep you on track to complete your final exam and participate in the training day with the entire class of graduates.

  • Week 1: Complete Chapters 1 – 9
  • Week 2: Complete Chapters 10 – 18
  • Week 3: Complete Chapters 19 – 25
  • Week 4: Complete Chapters 26 – 34
  • Enjoy a scheduled break week or use a week to catch up if needed.
  • Week 5: Complete Chapters 35-43
  • Week 6: Complete Chapters 44 – 48
  • Week 7: Complete Chapters 49 – 54
  • Week 8: Complete Chapters 55 – 60

There will be a one hour zoom exam prep session offered after week 8 and the test will be administered online within 2 weeks. Exact prep and test dates will be communicated in your class welcome email and on the FiCEP portal.

Testing Information

All testing is done online so that students receive their grades instantly and privately. Students must have access to a device with internet connectivity & camera capabilities. Make up dates for virtual testing will be announced for anyone who misses the exam date.

Educational Investment

$824 per student with a PDF book
$865 per student with a physical book
Please note we will be using the 6th edition of the textbook; Previous editions will be incompatible with the 6th edition exam.

Student Portal

Access your course material through the link below.

Counselor’s Corner

Network with your peers around the country who are Financial Counselors

Recertification Information

Your CCUFC designation must be renewed every three years. To verify what year you certified, please check your certificate from America’s Credit Unions. There are two available options to renew your certification.

  • Option 1: Purchase the updated book, 6th Edition, in print or PDF to read at your pace & submit the online self- reporting completion form
  • Option 2: Registed for America’s Credit Unions; update eSchool (recorded for $995)

Meet the Team

Lynette Hazelton, CUCME

Lynette Hazelton, CUCME

Director of Foundation & Impact