planning education institution, recently attained two notable
distinctions from academic oversight organizations. The Higher
Learning Commission (HLC), a regional educational accreditation
commission, reaccredited CFFP through the 2017-18 school year. The
quality of its graduate-level course content.
CFFP's reaccreditation process through HLC began in 2008, and the
Commission approved accreditation for seven years. HLC is one of six
regional accreditors in the U.S. and it is the largest in terms of the
number of states it reviews. Its accreditation reflects the College's
achievement of HLC's standards in the areas of: institutional
effectiveness, planning, scholarship, assessment and responsiveness to
students.
"The renewed accreditation is a gratifying recognition of the
College's exceptional standards," CFFP President
students can continue to feel confident in attending a recognized
leader in financial planning education."
CFFP also earned recognition for the quality of its course content
from the
body for all higher education institutions. ACE evaluated CFFP's
non-degree courses as part of its College Credit Recommendation
Service (CREDIT). After a week-long review, CREDIT declared that five
CFFP courses retained upper-division status, one course retained
lower-division status, and one new course was deemed upper-division
status (upper-division courses are more advanced and specific and
lower-division courses cover introductory topics). ACE's next
evaluation of CFFP's courses will take place in 2014.
"The
College's commitment to providing exceptional financial planning
education to our students," Dr.
Academic Affairs, said. "We are extremely pleased with the results of
the evaluation."
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About the
for Financial Planning provides accessible and flexible degree,
non-degree, and continuing professional education programs to students
nationwide. Shortly after its founding, the College introduced the
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification, which has evolved into the
world's most recognized and respected financial planning credential,
with more than 60,000 professionals in the U.S. having earned the
designation.
In addition to its CFP Certification Professional Education Program,
the College offers a three graduate degree programs, for more in-depth
knowledge of the finance industry. Professional designation programs
are also available, with specializations ranging from asset management
to retirement planning.
by the
Association. More than 120,000 students have graduated from the
College's programs. For more information, visit
www.cffpinfo.com(http://ctt.marketwire.com/?release844180&id1191355&type1&urlhttp%3a%2f%2fwww.cffpinfo.com%2f).
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