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The American Institute of Certified College Financial Consultants provides educational resources about the financial aspects of educational planning and funding. Financial professionals with adequate education and professional experience can become Certified College Financial Consultants (CCFCs) after successfully passing the AICCFC Education Course and completing the final proctored interview examination. [Click here](#) to be directed to the CCFC Designation Program application. The [AICCFC Education Course](#) is available for purchase separate from the designation for those involved in college admissions advising.

Leave it to one of the smartest folks in the college planning world, [Michelle Kretzschmar at DIY College Rankings](#), to write up a blog post about all the different educational resources for folks who are looking for courses and certificates that improve their knowledge. Check out this [link](#) to get her free e-book or [her blog post](#) about all of these free FAFSA assistance resources. Tons of interesting info.

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