The Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC® ) is offered by the American College of Financial Services. To apply for the ChSNC designation, candidates must have:
- high school diploma or the equivalent and either
- at least five years of professional experience in financial services or the practice of law (with a focus on income tax and/or estate planning);
- or 2) four years of relevant professional services experience and an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
After successfully completing the courses and examination, continuing education requirements include thirty hours every two years, including one hour of ethics continuing education.
