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CE Requirements for ChSNC

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ChSNC CE Requirements Overview

CE Requirements
30 hours of CE every 2 years. 
License Renewal period 
Renew your license by December 31st biennially. 
CE Reporting Cycle 
January 1 to December 31 biennially. 
Ethics Requirement 
One hour of ethics CE is required every two years. 
Carry Over Credits 
No credit may be carried over from excess hours earned during a reporting period. 
Subject Area Restriction 
There is no minimum content requirement. 

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ChSNC CE Requirement 
Complete 30 CE credits every 2 years. 
Ethics Requirement 
One hour of ethics CE is required every two years. View more
Initial CE Hours  
Newly certified ChSNC professionals begin their first CE cycle in the next full biennial period if certified in an odd year, or the one after that if certified in an even year—for example, those certified in 2023 start in 2025–2026, while those certified in 2024 start in 2027–2028. View more
Content Requirement 
There is no minimum content requirement. 
Subject Areas 
ChSNC professionals can find detailed FOS on this link
Learning Modes
All CE can be completed through self-study programs that include an exam or other method to demonstrate mastery, as approved by the program sponsor. 
Eligible Learning Activities 
Includes self-study programs with exams, live educational events, graduate-level university courses, approved professional exams (up to 30 credits), teaching roles, and more
CE Deadline 
CE credits must be completed by December 31 of your reporting year. 
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Reporting 
January 1 to December 31 biennially. 
License Renewal  
Renew your license by December 31st biennially. Failure to renew by this date will result in escalating notices through March, removal from directories and loss of designation rights by April 1, and the need to complete all outstanding CE and pay reinstatement fees to restore your credential. View more
Carry Forward  
No credit may be carried over from excess hours earned during a reporting period. 
Record Retention
Maintain records of completed CE credits for at least two years after the end of each biennial reporting period. 
Renewal Fees  
The renewal fee is $190 for client-facing designees and $105 for non–client-facing designees, covering all designations held with The American College. View more

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  • QAS Self-Study 

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Contact Information for The American College of Financial Services

The American College of Financial Services 
630 Allendale Road, Suite 400 
King of Prussia, PA 19406 
Phone: 888-263-7265 
Email: ProfessionalRecertification@TheAmericanCollege.edu
Website: https://www.theamericancollege.edu 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding ChSNC Proferssionals’ CE requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official board requirement page for the most up-to-date and definitive information. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

ChSNC professionals must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) every two years.

Yes, ChSNC professionals must complete at least one hour of ethics CE every two years. Click here to subscribe to the ethics course on MYCPE ONE. 

No, there is no minimum content requirement for ChSNC professionals.

Newly certified ChSNC professionals begin their first CE cycle in the next full biennial period if certified in an odd year, or the one after that if certified in an even year. 
Example: Certified in 2023 → first cycle is 2025–2026; certified in 2024 → first cycle is 2027–2028.

ChSNC professionals can find accepted fields of study (FOS) outlined in The American College CE program guidelines. View more

All CE can be completed through self-study programs that include an exam or other method of demonstrating mastery, as approved by the program sponsor.

Eligible activities Includes self-study programs with exams, live educational events, graduate-level university courses, approved professional exams (up to 30 credits), teaching roles, and more.

CE credits must be completed by December 31 of your reporting year (every two years).

The CE reporting period runs from January 1 to December 31 biennially.

ChSNC professionals must renew their license by December 31 biennially.

No, ChSNC professionals cannot carry forward excess CE credits to the next reporting cycle.

ChSNC professionals must maintain CE records for at least two years after the end of each biennial reporting period, in case of audit.

The renewal fee is $190 for client-facing designees and $105 for non–client-facing designees, covering all designations held with The American College. View more

Yes. MYCPE ONE is a NASBA-approved provider, and its CE courses are designed to meet the standards set by The American College. However, it is the responsibility of each ChSNC professional to confirm course eligibility based on their job role and board guidelines before registering. You can verify eligibility on each course page under the "QUALIFIES FOR" section.