Virginia Cooperative Extension: Financial Education & Housing Counseling Program

Our communityis interested in improving their credit, reducing their debt,learning the best tactics and tools for saving and working to becomeFirst-Time Homebuyers.We offerresearch-based information as we are affiliated with Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.

Llamar enEspanol.We have two full-time and 1 part-time bilingual English/Spanish HUD certified housing and financial counselors on staff ready to answeryour rental, homeowner, or financialquestions.We are available toassist as youprepare to purchase a home, or for those who need mortgage delinquency assistance.

Our volunteers help us lead seminars inbetter moneymanagement withmonthly workshops in personal finance, understanding and improving credit, reducing debt, smart money management and first-time homebuyer education seminars.

HUD Certified Counselors and coaches participate in an individual financial assessment for clientswho want to better manage theirpersonal finances. We encourage volunteers to participate in our Master Financial Educator Certification program. The MFEV certificateis required for any volunteer working directlywith clients.

To become an MFEV, see our website for flyer and details. MFEV More Info & Registration

Virginia Cooperative Extension: Education Makes a Difference!
Virginia Cooperative Extension is the cooperation of local, state and federal governments in partnership with tens of thousands of citizens. With the help of the Extension Leadership Council, local extensionoffices design, implement and evaluate Cooperative Extension's programs. Our programs strengthen families and help protect the environment. Program content is based on the research conducted at the state's two land-grant universities in Virginia: Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Educational programs are designed to:

• Enable families to better manage resources;
• Help youth become self-directing, contributing and productive members of society;
• Improve the impact of urban horticulture on the environment.

Virginia Cooperative Extension Prince Williamis an approved Local Housing Counseling Agency through the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). VCE's Financial Education and Housing Counseling Programis affiliated with the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) and the Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development. VCE's Financial Education and Housing Counseling Programformally adopted the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling.