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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

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

  • professional financial certification/designation;
  • 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 courses
Designation Exam Type

Final course exams
Continuing Education Requirements

24 hours annually
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Find a CCPS
Investor Complaint Process

Submit complaints via email to [email protected] or by mail to NICCP, 121 N. Main St., Plentywood, MT 59254.
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None