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Pre-Filing Credit Counseling

Before filing for bankruptcy, individuals generally complete an approved credit counseling briefing and a review of their financial situation. Credit Advisors Foundation provides this first required course through Your Bankruptcy Partner.

$25 onlineIndividual or joint household
About 60 minutesCourse and required account workflow
Available 24/7Start and resume through the portal

What to expect

  • Create or sign in to your secure portal account.
  • Provide the requested household and financial information.
  • Complete the approved course and assessment.
  • Speak with a counselor as required.
  • Follow certificate status through your portal account.
Already started?

Your progress remains connected to your portal account. Sign in to continue where you left off.

Fee-waiver review

Credit Advisors Foundation maintains a counselor-reviewed fee-waiver process. The portal will guide eligible applicants through the current request and documentation steps; approval is not automatic.

Need help choosing?

Pre-filing credit counseling is the course completed before filing. If you have already filed and need the second course before discharge, review Post-Filing Debtor Education.