Credit Counselors

Top 3 Credit Counselor Jobs

  • HUD Certified Financial Counselor - $500 Signing Bonus - greenpath, inc. - San Diego, CA

    The Financial Counselor has been thoroughly trained, and is certified by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) as well as HUD, to assist clients in finding realistic, and financially ...

  • Guidance Counselor/Registrar at Maya Angelou Academy (DC Jail) SY 23 -24 - Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation - Washington, DC

    Position Overview The Guidance Counselor /Registrar helps all students with their educational and ... Providing one-on-one support to students, helping them meet course, credit , test, and technical ...

  • Housing Counselor San Francisco - Balance - Concord, CA

    Our Housing Counselor provides accurate, relevant, and helpful information to assist clients and ... Explains credit report ratings and protections laws to clients and provides answers to client ...

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What Credit counselors Do

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.


Credit counselor Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 33,800
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $47,580

Job Outlook for Credit counselors

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 3,000
  • Growth rate: 9 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Credit counselor

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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