Financial Planning Center at Appalachian State University

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the CFP(R) Certification Examination?

Answer: The CFP(R) Certification Examination is a 10-hour examination which is administered by CFP Board, Denver, CO. There is one four-hour session (Friday afternoon) and two three-hour sessions (Saturday). Along with stand-alone multiple choice questions, the exam includes three major case problems. 

What is the fee for the CFP(R) Certification Examination?

Answer: The fee for the examination is $595. If you do not pass the examination, you are required to retake the entire examination.

Good News: There is no limit on the number of times you retake the exam. Bad News: The $595 fee is required for each retake.

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.

Appalachian 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 addition to completing an educational requirement such as this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met its ethics, experience, and examination requirements.