Credit, Bankruptcy, Debt & Budget Counseling | National Foundation For Credit Counseling

Connects individuals and families to nonprofit member agencies offering telephone, online, and in-person counseling about managing household finances, escaping debt, affordable home ownership, filing bankruptcy, managing student loan debt, and improving credit. People can search the website by zip code for nearest agencies. Member agencies can assist with developing personalized budget plans and Debt Management Plans (DMPs).

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

2033 K St. Nw, Ste. 425, Washington, DC 20036

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Voice

(800) 388-2227

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Application process

Phone to speak with a counselor, or visit website to start an online counseling session with a member agency. May also use website to locate the nearest member agency for an in-person appointment.

Fee

Website is free, and general counseling is free. There is often a charge to enroll into a Debt Management Plan (DMP).

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Service area

United States

Agency info

National Foundation For Credit Counseling

Establishes professional standards for consumer credit counseling agency accreditation and counselor certification, and promotes policies that ensure free or low-cost financial education.