Collegiate Studies for CPCU

The Collegiate Studies for CPCU program allows college students to earn credit toward the CPCU designation through approved university courses.

How It Works

• Participating universities offer courses that count toward CPCU requirements.
• Students who earn a B or higher in an approved course can apply for a waiver of the corresponding CPCU course — up to 2 waivers total.
• All CPCU requirements still apply: 8 courses, 8 exams, plus Ethics 312 and matriculation.

Earning the Collegiate Studies Certificate

To earn the Collegiate Studies for CPCU Certificate, complete both:

• 2 approved courses that waive credit toward the CPCU designation — a grade of B or higher is required in each
• Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance — this course is free and required for the certificate

The certificate signifies a commitment to proficiency and integrity in risk management and insurance.

Financial Support Options

Several awards are available to collegiate students:

• Designation Scholarship — see CPCU Designation Scholarship
• NextGen Award
• Loman Financial Aid
• In2Risk Student Award

Full-time undergraduate students also qualify for free CPCU Society membership.

Course Materials & Pricing

• Course materials are $79 per course for collegiate students.
• Available in both online and textbook formats (online recommended).
• Bulk pricing is available for orders of 50+ copies of the same course.
• ARM and CPCU elective materials remain $80 for textbooks, with 50% off online courses.

ACE College Credit

Institutes courses are approved by the American Council on Education (ACE), and credit may be transferable to participating universities.

For Questions

Contact the Collegiate Studies team at Collegiate.Studies@TheInstitutes.org.