BS Family Financial Counseling at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

Empower individuals and families to achieve financial well-being with our Family Financial Counseling bachelor's degree. This program provides a strong foundation in financial planning, counseling strategies, and personal finance management, equipping you with the skills to guide others toward financial stability. Through engaging coursework and practical experiences, you’ll learn how to address challenges like budgeting, debt management, and financial education.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in Family Financial Counseling program equips students with the knowledge and skills to help individuals and families make informed financial decisions. Students study topics such as personal finance, consumer economics, financial planning, credit and debt management, and financial counseling techniques. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, communication skills, and ethical practices to support financial well-being and promote long-term financial stability for diverse populations.

Career pathways

The Family Financial Counseling degree will prepare you for meaningful careers across industry, government, non-profit, and academia, such as: • Consumer behavior specialist

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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