Program Structure

Students will receive at least 30 hours of class instruction providing program participants with in-depth knowledge of the 89 financial planning topics. The program uses only the latest learning resources and provides ample opportunity to apply their knowledge to a variety of hypothetical case situations. Instructors are experienced teachers.

The FSU faculty has a strong commitment to academic excellence as well as practical application and many have earned either the CFP® certification or other appropriate licenses or designations.

Courses are offered at two sites: Frostburg Main Campus and Hagerstown Center. The six courses will be offered on a rotating schedule of eight-week terms throughout the year with one term in the fall, two terms in the spring, and one term in the summer.

While the FPCP courses may be taken in any order, it is suggested that students take Introduction to Financial Planning first and Estate Planning last. Students in the program should expect to spend at least two hours outside of class for each hour in class.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP(with flame logo)®, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Frostburg State University does not certify individuals to use the CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP (with flame logo)® certification marks. CFP certification is granted only by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to those persons who, in addiiton to completing an educational requirement such as this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met its ethics, experience, and examination requirements.

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