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Registration and Tuition
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Below is an overview of the registration process for our online Financial Planning Program. If you have questions or need assistance with registering, contact an enrollment advisor at enrollment@cpeonline.bu.edu or (857) 971-4728.
Registration Process
You have the flexibility to register for the full Financial Planning Program or take each course one at a time.
- Full Financial Planning Program: Ideal for those who want to progress at a steady pace and save on tuition.
- Individual Courses: Best for those who prefer to pay as they go and spread out their coursework.
- Capstone Course (Accelerated Path): For professionals who already meet most of the CFP Board’s educational requirements but need the Capstone course to qualify for the CFP® exam. See the list of accepted degrees and certifications for the Accelerated Path.
The courses must be completed in a sequential order, starting with Introduction to Financial Planning and culminating with the Capstone course.
Once you register, you can begin on the same day. Program participants can access course content for twenty-one months, while single course participants have access to their course for three months.
To begin the registration process for the full program, select the Self-Paced Online 7-Course Program on the registration page.
You can also register for individual financial planning courses:
- Introduction to Financial Planning
- Financial Planning Risk Management
- Financial Planning Investments
- Tax Planning
- Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
- Estate Planning
- Capstone Course in Financial Planning
What to expect:
- Add the program to your cart.
- Create a MyCPE student account. If you already have a MyCPE account, simply login.
As part of this process, you’ll be asked about any prior affiliation with Boston University to ensure accurate records and avoid duplicates. - Submit your payment online. We offer various ways to pay for this program, including a two-installment, interest-free payment plan.