Credit Counselors

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    Compensation Type: Salaried Compensation: $51,701.00 Job Summary Within the Columbus Promise program, the Career Counselor provides personalized, high touch career counseling and coaching to Columbus Promise...

  • Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in South Bend, IN - ProtoCall Services - Columbus,OH

    Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance plans 401(k) retirement plan with company match Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) coverage Employee...

  • Social Worker- FT-$26-$29 an hour $5,000 sign on Bonus - Acadia Healthcare - Columbus,OH

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the...

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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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