Military

Active Duty, Veterans, and military spouses

Our Commitment

The American College of Financial Services supports the men and women who have honorably served in the armed forces. To recognize your sacrifices, we commit to making your transition into the workforce easier with the education, credentials, and support you need for a career in the financial services profession. We offer several online designation programs, master's degree programs, and supportive resources to help you begin and accelerate your career.

As a society, we are no doubt standing on the shoulders of giants who were both citizens and military professionals. There are so many who deserve our gratitude for a lifetime of service protecting and advancing our way of life.

Ted Digges, Executive Director of The American College Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs

Our Commitment

Ted Digges, Executive Director of The American College Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs

Careers for Veterans

Whether you are looking to enter into the financial planning profession or want to move ahead in your current position, The College offers education and career support in:

Financial Planning
Investment Counseling
Insurance
Retirement Planning
Human Resources
Healthcare
Philanthropy Management
Executive Leadership

Scholarship Opportunities

We're on a mission to help mission-driven people like you. The American College of Financial Services offers full scholarships for active duty personnel, veterans, and military spouses. These scholarships can be used for all of our programs and are awarded based on military status, financial need, accomplishments, academic potential, quality of recommendations, and other special circumstances.

Learn more about veteran scholarships

The American College Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs

Our Center for Veterans Affairs provides leadership training, educational support, and career opportunities for eligible men and women who have served honorably in the armed forces, and their spouses. Through our mentoring program and relationships with financial organizations, we help you move into leadership positions and develop practices that serve you and your clients for life.

Clients need future financial advisors like you to help them manage their finances wisely, and you have the discipline, loyalty, and integrity it takes to make a significant difference in their lives.

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Paul Henderson

Scholarship Recipient Spotlight

Paul Henderson (Norfolk, VA) is an active duty Navy Lieutenant Commander currently stationed on aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). An Annapolis graduate, he spent several years as a helicopter pilot, which included a tour where he was hand-selected for an assignment with 5th Fleet in Bahrain. During this tour, he was able to sit in on high-level meetings chaired by then General James Mattis. He says, “I went into the Navy to fly, but I have stayed in because of the people and camaraderie.” During another tour, a tragic accident swept a fellow helo pilot overboard into the Red Sea. Seeing his shipmate’s wife struggle with no life insurance was one of the inspirations for him to begin laying the groundwork for a career in the life insurance profession. While he still has several years prior to his transition, he has already earned his life and health license and serves as the command financial specialist. He will be pursuing the Chartered Life Underwriter^® (CLU^®) designation. He considers taking care of families and loved ones when tragedy strikes a noble profession.