Compare Top 4 Online CFP® Education Programs*

  Bryant University Kaplan Financial/ College for Financial Planning American College Dalton Education
Program Format Online course content with optional Virtual Classroom sessions
Faculty Qualifications  All Instructors are practicing CFP® Professionals.
Corporate Discounts Corporate discounts are available. 
Exam Review Options Self-Study materials with (or without) In-Person or Virtual Review Classes are available.
Total Access Time
Upon Enrollment
21 months 3 months per course 4 months per course 1 year
Conditions and Penalties None Students have to complete each course within 90 days or pay $100 for a 30-day extension. N/A N/A
Average Time to Finish 9 to 12 months 9 to 12 months 18 to 24 months 11 months
Course Exam Format Online Exams Online Exams In-Person Exams taken at Testing Center Online Exams
Other fees None

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$125 exam retake fee N/A
General Support Access Email and Phone Email and Phone Email and Phone Email and Phone
Academic Advisor Access Email and Phone Email Only Email Only Email and Phone
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5-Day Only.

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Payment Plans Several affordable options are available. None None None
Refund Policy 15 days 30 days with $50 processing fee. 30 days with $125 cancellation fee. 5 days
Self Study Package $2,995 $4,893 $4,450 $4,495
Instructor-led Online Package $3,995 $5,151 $4,450 $6,895
Complete Study Package with Exam Prep $4,990 $7,199 $5,845 $7,995

 

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Comparison information based on each program's website as of 12/12/22.

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