Office of the Registrar
Welcome to the Office of the Registrar. We are committed to maintaining accuracy, integrity, and privacy of academic and student records by adhering to professional standards and guidelines. The Office of the Registrar provides high-quality student-centered services while facilitating the needs of the College.
Please explore this page to access
- Our College Catalog
- Information about applying for use of or renewal of a designation
- Issuance of certificates and diplomas
- Grade points and terms
Contact us for additional information by email (registrar@cffp.edu) or mail:
College for Financial Planning
Attn: Registrar’s Office
9000 E. Nichols Ave., Suite 200
Centennial, CO 80112
Mission
The Office of the Registrar is committed to practicing ethical and professional values and maintaining accuracy, integrity, and privacy of academic and student records by adhering to professional standards and guidelines.
Vision
The Office of the Registrar shall provide high-quality student-centered services while facilitating the needs of the College. The Office will uphold a reputation of accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of service. By continually improving our services through technology and innovation, the Office will strive toward cross-functional collaboration, creativity, and professional and personal growth.
College Catalog
The College for Financial Planning’s Academic Catalog contains a summary of program offerings, course descriptions, degree requirements, student and faculty resources, and policies and procedures.
Professional Certification Application and Renewal
Many of the College’s programs offer graduates use of a professional designation upon completion of a third-party examination. Graduates must apply for use of the designation and are required to satisfy renewal requirements every 2 years.
Applications can be accessed via the student portal. Once reviewed, students will be notified via email the status of their application. Students are not eligible to use a designation until they have received formal approval of their application from the College for Financial Planning. In some instances, applications may require review by the College’s Registrar and/or Ethical Conduct Committee, which may result in extended wait times before a decision is made.
Certificates and Diplomas by Program
Professional Certification Program Certificates
Graduates of the following programs will be issued a complementary 8 ½” x 11” certificate once (1) completion of the program has been confirmed by the Office of the Registrar and (2) application for use of the professional certification has been approved. Certificates are mailed via USPS the month after all requirements have been met.
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ (AAMS®)
- Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional℠ (ABFP®)
- Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor℠ (ADPA®)
- Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor℠ (APMA®)
- Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (AWMA®)
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®)
- Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ (CRPS®)
- Chartered SRI Counselor℠(CSRIC®)
- Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional℠ (FPQP®)
- Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (SE-AWMA®)
- Wealth Management Specialist℠ (WMS℠)
Replacement certificates can be ordered for $15.00 per copy by contacting Student Support at 800-237-9990 or completing and submitting the Replacement Certificate Order Form.
CFP® Certification Professional Education Certificates
Graduates of the CFP® Certification Professional Education program will be issued a complementary 8 ½” x 11” certificate once completion has been confirmed by the Office of the Registrar. Certificates are mailed via USPS the month after confirmation has been made.
Replacement certificates can be ordered for $15.00 per copy by contacting Student Support at 800-237-9990 or completing and submitting Replacement Certificate Order Form.
Master of Science Diplomas
Graduates of a Master of Science degree program will be issued a complementary 11” x 14” diploma once all requirements have been confirmed as met by the Office of the Registrar. Diplomas are mailed five times per year.
Replacement diplomas can be ordered for $35.00 per copy by contacting Student Support at 800-237-9990 or completing and submitting Replacement Certificate Order Form.
Grade Points and Terms by Program
Instructors are required to assign a final grade for each student registered in a course. The following grades are used to report the quality of a student’s work at the College for Financial Planning:
Professional Certification Programs
Letter Grade
Numeric Grade
Quality Points (GPA)
Grade Information
A
90.0-100%
Not applicable
B
80.0-89.9%
Not applicable
C
70.0-79.9%
Not applicable
F
0.0-69.9%
Not applicable
W
Not applicable
Not applicable
The student withdrew from the course after the add/drop period
T
Transfer Credit
Not applicable
The student has completed coursework external to the College that has been evaluated and approved as applicable to the student’s current program
CFP® Certification Professional Education Program
Letter Grade
Numeric Grade
Quality Points (GPA)
Grade Information
A
90.0-100%
Not applicable
B
80.0-89.9%
Not applicable
C
70.0-79.9%
Not applicable
F
0.0-69.9%
Not applicable
W
Not applicable
Not applicable
The student withdrew from the course after the add/drop period
T
Transfer Credit
Not applicable
The student has completed coursework external to the College that has been evaluated and approved as applicable to the student’s current program
CR
Articulated Credit
Not applicable
The student has completed another course with the College that has substantially similar course material; the credit has been applied to the required CFP® course.
Master of Science Degree Programs
Letter Grade
Numeric Grade
Quality Points (GPA)
Included in Credits Attempted
Included in Credits Earned
Grade Information
A
93.0-100%
4.0
Y
Y
–
A-
90.00-92.99%
3.7
Y
Y
–
B+
87.00-89.99%
3.3
Y
Y
–
B
83.00-86.99%
3.0
Y
Y
–
B-
80.00-82.99%
2.7
Y
Y
–
C+
75.00-79.99%
2.0
Y
Y
–
C
70.00-74.99%
2.0
Y
Y
–
F
0.0-69.99%
0.0
Y
Y
–
I
–
–
N
N
Incomplete
W
–
–
Y
N
Withdrawal
CR
–
–
N
Y
Articulated Credit
T
–
–
N
Y
Transfer Credit
Frequently Asked Questions
The College reports CFP® certification education program graduates to the CFP Board weekly. If you have graduated from our program (completed all required courses) you will receive a confirmation email once we have reported your education to the CFP Board. To ensure your records are updated in a timely manner, please be sure your name and email address with the College is the same as what you provided the CFP Board and that the Student Support Department (800-237-9990) has your CFP Board ID# on file.
Certificates are mailed out the month after you completed the program (and have been approved to use the designation, if applicable). See the Certificates section of this page for more information.
Transcript can be ordered by completing a Transcript Request Form. Each copy is $15.00, payable to Student Support at 800-237-9990.
All transcripts for admission and/or transfer credit must be sent directly from the previous institution. We accept both physical and electronic transcripts.
College for Financial Planning
Attn: Registrar’s Office
9000 E. Nichols Ave., Suite 200
Centennial, CO 80112
Name Change Request
The College is committed to maintaining accurate student records, including up-to-date legal student names. The following guidelines will assist students in changing their legal name on College records after you have legally changed your name. Requests will update all records, including academic transcripts. Requests for alumni will update records only; if a new certificate or diploma is required a separate order for a new document will need to be submitted. Submit a completed and signed Name Change Request Form to request your name be changed on College records. Along with your request, include legal supporting documentation. The College defines legal supporting documentation as one or more of the following: state or government issued ID (such as a driver’s license or passport), marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificate, social security card or court issued name change.
Withdrawal Request
You are responsible for initiating a request for withdrawal. You will be assigned an enrollment status of “withdrawn” if you voluntarily withdraw from any active College course or program. To voluntarily withdraw, you must complete and sign the College for Financial Planning’s Withdrawal Form. This form must be returned by email or fax as directed on the form. Your withdrawal will be effective on the date the College receives your completed Withdrawal Form. A final grade of ‘W’ will be assigned to any withdrawn course.