About Us

Why The American College?

The American College is passionate about helping our students expand their knowledge and opportunities as financial services professionals. We can help you reach new levels of success:


Resources of the Highest Quality

  • Over 87 years of experience in producing and delivering the industry's foremost educational content

  • Resident faculty, including over 25 of the nation's top thought leaders in financial services practice and management arenas

  • Wide range of educational programs spanning success skills, financial planning, retirement, wealth transfer, leadership and management

  • Outstanding student advisors to support your success


Innovation in Program Design and Delivery

  • Standard and accelerated programs that allow you to set your own pace

  • Self-study, classroom, online and web-based course delivery options

  • Study tools that match your style, including textbooks, interactive online learning, DVD-based lectures, and audio/video reviews


Results That Create Sustainable Advantages

  • Surveys show that our sales training programs can help boost production by up to 40%

  • Holders of our financial planning designations increase their sales by 27%-51%

  • Students preparing for CFP Board's exam with The American College have a 30% better chance of passing as compared with the average pass rates of other providers.