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Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization National Institute of Certified College Planners
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidate must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Professional financial certification/designation or
  • Professional financial license (securities, insurance, accounting, etc.), or
  • A combination of education and experience deemed satisfactory by the NICCP Advisory Council
Designation Training Requirements

Self-study course (three modules totaling 18 to 25 hours)

Designation Exam Type

Final course exam for each module

Continuing Education Requirements

24 hours per year

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Find a CCPS

Investor Complaint Process

Online at Contact Us

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None