American Institute of Certified College Financial Consultants

This week's Advisor Spotlight features Ryan Firth, a CPA/ PFS and now CCFC from Texas! Thank you for this great testimonial and wishing you much success (and luck of the Irish) throughout your career!

In honor of International Women's Day, which was celebrated earlier this week, please join us in recognizing and celebrating the women who have earned the CCFC Designation! The female CCFC Designation holders also hold the CDFA, CPA, CFP, PFS, EA Designations or Series 65 License and represent 14 states!



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We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with TuitionFit, a fintech solution that makes the actual cost of college transparent! TuitionFit is designed to make life better and less stressful for both sides of the college selection process: help more students go to college for a lower price and help colleges find students more efficiently.

As a benefit to our members, will be able to receive discounted pricing on the software application. As a result of the recent legislative changes that directly impact the planning process, this tool will become even more essential for to consider utilizing.




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The AICCFC is thrilled to continue and enhance its strategic partnership with College Aid Pro, a state of the art software application and tool designed for financial . As a benefit to our members, CCFCs will be able to receive discounted pricing on the software application. As a result of the recent legislative changes that directly impact the planning process, this tool will become even more essential for advisors to consider utilizing.

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2021 is off to a great start! The AICCFC is featured in the cover story of the latest issue of the Journal of Financial Planning
(Financial Planning Association)! The article, titled “How to Think… About College Planning in a Pandemic” discusses what planners should know about amidst a pandemic and offers the Designation as one solution that advisors can pursue to be better prepared to work with clients in this area!

https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/article/journal/JAN21-how-thinkabout-college-planning-pandemic

How to Think…About College Planning in a Pandemic David C. Bowman CFP®, is a co-founder of College Aid Pro (collegeaidpro.com), founder of Outsourced Planning (outsourcedplanning.com), and CFP® In Residence of the What is Finology? Project. Through these endeavors, Bowman helps advisers across the country modernize their practices and deepen thei...

We are super excited to announce the release of our 2020 Annual Report, which highlights the many program enhancements that were incorporated this past year, milestones achieved, major initiatives that are currently in progress, and our strategic partnerships for 2021! Be sure to click on the link below to learn more!


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This week's Advisor Spotlight features Andrew Busa, MSPFP, CFP®, MPAS, CCFC from Massachusetts. Andrew feels that the CCFC Education Course was the perfect complement to his Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) education.

The CCFC Education Course qualifies for 15 CFP CE credits, so for those of you currently working through the program, make sure to finish by year end!



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Advisor Spotlight Alert! Andrea B. McGrath, CFP®, CDFA®, CRPC®, RICP® recommends the CCFC Education Course to her fellow Advisors who are looking to be more, do more and add more value to their client relationships!



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There is still time to register for this afternoon's webinar! Ross A. Riskin, DBA, CPA/PFS, CCFC, MS Tax will be giving his popular presentation, "Education Planning for the Next Decade: Practical Strategies for Success"! This event is hosted by one of our strategic partners, the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts

IDFA Online Learning: Education Planning for the Next Decade: Practical Strategies for Success In this presentation, Dr. Riskin will share creative education planning strategies you can use with business owners, high income/high net worth individuals, middle-income individuals, divorced/divorcing couples, blended/non-traditional families, and grandparents as they experience the higher ed...

Excited to announce that Ross A. Riskin, DBA, CPA/PFS, CCFC, MS Tax will be giving his popular presentation, "Education Planning for the Next Decade: Practical Strategies for Success" on 11/17/2020! This event is hosted by one of our strategic partners, the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts™.

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This week's Advisor Spotlight features Pennsylvania's Stacy Kimmel, CPA, CCFC who recently earned the CCFC Designation and wrote a wonderful review of the CCFC Education Course!

Advisor Spotlight: These three and are hard at work helping their clients with , planning, and advising!

We are thrilled to announce that there are now 60 advisors who have successfully obtained the Certified College Financial Consultant designation! CCFCs are located in 22 states and Guam and provide exceptional service in the areas of , planning, and advising!

73% of CCFCs possess the , or designation and 26% of CCFCs are . With your help, we look forward to welcoming more qualified into the CCFC Community and increasing our numbers by year end!

Thank you for your continued support of the and its mission!

We are excited to be offering 4 unique Scholarship Giveaways (Undergraduate, Graduate, Student Loans and K-12) for $100 each this Fall!

We know that working with a CCFC is the best way to reduce the costs of higher education; nonetheless, we recognize that sometimes these costs can become an overwhelming burden to individuals and families. That’s why we have decided to launch scholarship giveaways to help alleviate some of the financial burden regardless of where you come from, your financial situation, or your education goals.

Applicants must out a short form by clicking the link or image below, and follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn! The deadline to apply is November 30th and winners will be announced on December 1st!
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AICCFC | Scholarships Scholarship Giveaways to Help Reduce The Costs of K-12, Undergraduate Studies, Graduate Studies, and Student Loans for Individuals and Families.

This week's Advisor Spotlight features Ryan Firth, Kaitlin Muttitt, and Michael McGovern, three CCFCs and financial professionals who are helping their clients prepare for the financial aid filing season!