Financial Counselor Certification Program 2026
Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) is a unique training program for credit union staff which uses America's Credit Unions self-study materials. Students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to assist and empower members to improve their financial well-being. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive their designation as Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors (CCUFC).
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- Who Should Attend?
- When & Where
- Resources to Learn More
- Registration Details
- Need to Recertify?
Anyone aspiring to be a CCUFC can participate in the program. ICU Foundation recommends the program especially for credit union staff or board of directors who regularly interact with members including lending staff, collections staff, branch managers, trainers, and those who deliver financial education programs.
FiCEP is a self-study program. The program begins April 6, 2026. This is the only group FiCEP program for 2026. Alternate start dates and program paces are available; contact [email protected] for details.
Visit the Financial Counselor Certification Program 2026 page to view:
- Program details
- Program overview recording
- Slide deck of program overview
To join the April group: Login to the League website to register.
Registration deadline for April group: February 27, 2026
People can still register for the program before December 1, 2026. Contact the ICU Foundation for additional details.
Exams are no longer required for recertification. Each person that wants to recertify needs to either register for the eSchool or purchase the book offered by America's Credit Unions. The eSchool includes the book (PDF) in the training bundle. As part of the Enhanced FiCEP program, the ICU Foundation is able to offer the recertification book at a discounted price of $240 (regularly $300).
Contact [email protected] to request a recertification book at the discounted price.
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