Credit counselors advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. They may also provide guidance on credit issues and on budgeting, mortgages, or student financial aid packages.
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- Credit Counselors
Human Services
What do they typically do
- Interview clients by telephone or in person to gather financial information
- Explain services or policies, such as about managing debt, to clients
- Help clients understand obligations associated with financial aid options for postsecondary education
- Advise clients in planning for student loan repayment
- Assess clients' overall finances, including income, assets, debt, and expenses
- Calculate clients' available income to create debt management plans, set budgets, and prioritize debt obligations and repayment
- Prepare written documents to establish contracts with or communicate financial recommendations to clients
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.2%
Job Openings 45
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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