Our Credentials

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York® is committed to providing the highest quality of service to all our clients. To this end, we hold various credentials that demonstrate this commitment.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling
As a member agency of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), CCCS delivers the highest quality of financial education and counseling to our community members. The NFCC seal represents superior standards for our accreditation, counselor certification and policies that ensure free or low-cost, confidential counseling services.
Counsel on Accreditation
Accredited by the Counsel on Accreditation (COA), our relationship with this organization shows commitment to service excellence and client rights. These standards that CCCS must uphold reflect in the counseling and educational services that we provide.
Better Business Bureau
Our Better Business Bureau membership represents sound customer service practices and agency ethics. Maintaining our client's trust and confidence in the organization is a very important part of the Agency's Mission, Vision & Values.
New York State Banking Department
Licensing by the New York State Banking Department ensures that CCCS is in compliance with its day-to-day operations, which includes the quality of counseling services that we provide to our clients.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
We are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct housing counseling and education. This serves our clients in numerous ways in dealing with home buying and mortgage payment challenges.