The Boston University's classroom program for financial planning is one of the oldest and most respected curriculums. In 2001, it was digitally reformatted, in partnership with Boston Institute of Finance, and became the first online program for financial planning. This premier 21st century version of one of the nation's oldest programs fulfills Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) educational requirement to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination. Before taking this career-critical step, if you need assistance, please contact one of our senior career advisors and make an informed decision.

BU has been training financial planners since 1981 and is the most prestigious private university in the country to offer the CFP® certification program online. It is the 4th oldest in the country and the largest CFP® Certification programs in New England and the 4th largest independent university in the nation.

The Boston University Program for Financial Planning is currently under the direction of Carolynn Tomin, CFP®. Boston University's premier online program was designed specifically to be user friendly and affordable. You can expect the best content, highest pass statistics, and most cost effective tuition of any competitive program. It was developed in partnership with Boston Institute of Finance.