NFCC - National Foundation for Credit Counseling

NFCC - National Foundation for Credit Counseling
With over 100 member agencies and more than 900 local offices throughout the country, the NFCC is the national voice for its members, which are nonprofit, mission driven, community-based agencies

Many NFCC members are known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service Æ ("CCCS"). An increasing number of agencies operate under other names, but all members can be identified by the NFCC member seal. This seal represents accredited agencies with high standards, ethical practices, certified counselors, and policies and practices which help consumers achieve financial stability.

What We Do
Each year, more than one million people receive counseling and educational services from NFCC member agencies. More than one-third of all consumers who come to an NFCC agency for counseling are able to manage their debt on their own after receiving financial education and counseling.

NFCC member agencies provide a variety of services, including:

* Budget counseling and education
* Debt management plans
* Counseling referral services
* Financial literacy courses
* Housing counseling

Every client of NFCC member agencies receives comprehensive money management services based on their individual needs. Members provide free and/or affordable services, which are offered in-person or by phone. Many agencies also offer Web-based services. Housing counseling is also provided by many members for consumers who want to purchase homes and those who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments.

National Accreditation
Each NFCC member is individually accredited by the Council on Accreditation ("COA"). COA is an independent, third-party, not-for-profit, accrediting organization that has reviewed more than 1,500 social service programs to ensure compliance with best-practices standards. All NFCC member agencies must be re-accredited by COA every four years.

Certified Counselors
The NFCC is highly recognized within the industry and by creditors for its trademarked Counselor Certification Program. All NFCC member counselors must complete the NFCC's comprehensive, quality training program to guarantee their ability to provide quality education and assistance to consumers.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling
801 Roeder Road, Suite 900
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-5600