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Why Apprisen

Why Apprisen

When you are looking for an agency to help you with your money management concerns, you want to work with one that is well qualified and has your best interests in mind. Apprisen/CCCS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency that could be the perfect partner for you. Here are some important facts that set us apart from other credit counseling organizations:

Experienced

Apprisen is the nation's first and oldest consumer credit counseling agency. We have been providing service since 1955.

Convenient

While the majority of our counseling is done in-person at local offices, telephone and Internet counseling services are also available. Our customer service phone line is answered 24/7.

National

We provide service across the country. While we are known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service locally, Apprisen Financial Advocates is our national name.

Consumer Driven

We address individual financial situations and identify options in each person's best interests through comprehensive, confidential counseling.

Professional

  • Apprisen counselors are certified through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
  • We are accredited through the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services.
  • Apprisen is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies.
  • We are a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau.

Community Commitment

  • With over 50 local offices, we have one of the largest networks of community-based counseling and education.
  • We are involved in initiatives to help our communities with issues such as foreclosure prevention, asset-building and financial education in the workplace.
  • We offer our experience and share our knowledge through board involvement and volunteer activities.

Non-profit

Apprisen/CCCS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is in compliance with all regulations.

Financial Education Focus

All of our services revolve around helping people understand what they need to know to manage their money successfully.

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