Overview

Through coursework, hands-on experience, and service learning, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of financial literacy, money management, consumer behavior, and counseling practices.

Upon completing the Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling BSc program offered at University of Kentucky, you will be prepared to earn your Accredited Financial Counselor ® certification. This nationally recognized credential is organized by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education, an organization offering valuable resources, networking and professional development opportunities for more than 30 years.

Clubs & Organizations

Students can join organizations and clubs to learn outside the classroom, gain valuable work experience and develop their leadership skills. Many of our students may be interested in:

UK MoneyCATS

a team dedicated to promoting financial wellness within the student body

Community & Economic Development Initiative

assist local communities while working alongside passionate faculty and staff

Family Action Council

encourage and support students in their development as professionals in family sciences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology
Personal and Family Finance
Psychology
Consumer Economics
Financial Accounting
Making Sense of Uncertainty: Statistical Reasoning
Theories and Applications in Consumer Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Economics Family & Consumer Science Finance View 987 other Bachelors in Finance in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
$60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
Official transcripts in English
English proficiency
Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores: ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837. Required for engineering programs and scholarships

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Out-of-State

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Clubs & Organizations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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