The Financial Planning Association in partnership with Capstone College Partners has launched an eight-module course to help financial planners advise families on how to pay for college while also building a college planning specialization in their practice.
The Financial Planner's Guide to College Funding Advice covers the student loan crisis, financial aid process, helpful tax strategies for college-bound families, scholarships and school options based on budgets, and availability of grants and loans.
Planners must complete the entire course, which includes quizzes in addition to the eight modules, to receive the 11 CFP continuing education credits, but they can sign up for one of two parts for no credit. Part 1 focuses on the foundation for college funding; Part 2 covers advanced strategies in college funding,
"College education can be one of the most important investments a family can make," says FPA Executive Director and CEO Lauren M. Schadle in a statement. "FPA's partnership with Capstone College Partners helps financial planners build their expertise in this area so they can provide families the advice they need to save and plan for the rising costs of higher education."
