Certificate in Financial Planning

Participants in the certificate program must have a four-year degree as required by the CFP Board in order to use the designation after successful completion of the exam and all requirements. All correspondence regarding the program should be directed to the following address:

Attn: Dr. Sarah Pitts
Certified Financial Planning (CFP) Program

The School of Business

Christian Brothers University

650 East Parkway South

Memphis, TN 38104

Please keep in mind that the CFP Board requires a four-year degree. If you believe your other education and combined work experience merit challenging this requirement then you should contact the CFP Board directly prior to enrolling in the CFP Program.

Application Procedures 


For additional information on the Financial Planning program, call the School of Business at CBU at (901) 321-3315 or complete the application attached to the brochure and send it to the address indicated. Students can download a copy of the application as a PDF document and mail it to the university at the address listed above. The following documents are required for admission:

• Application
• Official undergraduate transcript
• Resume with work history

The deadline to apply for the September 2012 cohort is Friday, September 7, 2012. Prospective students may apply for late acceptance, provided there is room for accommodation, no later than September 17, 2012. Late applicants should contact the program administrator at (901) 321-3315.