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Debt Management Service Providers
Bureau Rule Ch. 706 transitions debt management service provider registrations to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). Registration transitions for consumer reporting agencies will open November 1, 2024. For general information about transitioning your registration, CLICK HERE.
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Forms & Applications
NMLS licensing for debt management service providers will open November 1, 2024.
- Bond Form (RTF)
- Privacy Act Information for Debt Management Service Providers (RTF)
- Sample Contract (DOC)
- Bond Confirmation form (RTF)
Approved Counselor Certification Courses and Providers
The courses listed below have been approved by the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection. For questions regarding dates, times, cost and locations please contact the provider directly at the contact information provided below.
Course Name |
Provider |
Format |
Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
Certified Financial Counseling Professional |
Arbor Education | Internet | www.ArborEd.com |
PFE Certified Debt Management Professional |
Partnership for Financial Education | Self Study | Lori Pollack
|
16.5 hours |
Center for Financial Certifications | Self Study | John Linfield - Director of Certifications |
Certified Personal Finance Counselor (CPFC) |
Center for Financial Certifications | Self Study | John Linfield - Director of Certifications |
Credit Counselors Certification Program |
Financial Counseling Network. National Association of Certified Credit Counselors | Live/Classroom; CD or Diskette; Self Study; Audio/Video; Distance Learning; Internet | Heather Aiello
|
Brightscore |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee
|
Bankruptcy Overview |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Bankruptcy Training |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Business Ethics |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Counselor Training |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Client Education |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Dealing with Difficult Clients |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Financial Literacy |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Mind Your Finances |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Security Awareness |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Understanding Creditor Statements |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Foreclosure Prevention and Litigation: What you Need to Know |
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc. | Live/Classroom | Helen Connell |
IAPDA – Certified Debt Specialist |
International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA) | Self Study | Laurence Laros |
Accredited Credit Counselor, Accredited Finacial Counselor and Certified Housing Counselor (9wks for ACC) (18 wks for AFC) (27 wks for CHC) |
AFCPE | Self Study, Internet | Carol Hite |
NFCC Counselor Certification Program |
Springboard Non Profit Consumer Management |
Self Study, Live Classroom, Internet | Patti Axelson
|
Credit Counselor Certification |
Credit Counselor Certifications, Inc. | Self Study Internet | Greg Mctaggart |
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For Providers
All course applications submitted must include a $100 application fee.