National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)

Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving people's financial well-being. It operates as a national umbrella organization for its network of member agencies, which provide free or low-cost financial counseling, debt management plans, credit report reviews, and educational programs to millions of consumers each year. The NFCC's mission is to help individuals and families gain control over their finances, and it sets the national standard for quality credit counseling and financial education through rigorous accreditation of its member agencies.