ChFC® Program Requirements
To earn the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designation, the following is required by The American College:
- Complete ChFC® coursework within five years from the date of initial enrollment (or five years from the date of January 1, 2006
if previously enrolled in the ChFC® program at The American College).
- Pass the exams for all required and elective courses. You must achieve a minimum score of 70% to pass.
- Meet the experience requirements: Three years of business experience immediately preceding the date of use of the designation are
required. An undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited educational institution qualifies as one year of business experience.
- Take the Professional Ethics Pledge.
- When you achieve your ChFC® designation, you must earn your re-certification every two years through The American College.
Please visit The American College website for more information
regarding the ChFC® program's Experience, Code of Ethics, and Continuing Education requirements.