Family Financial Planning
You know what’s next. Step forward as a leader in personal and family financial planning. Guide individuals and families toward financial security in the dynamic and rapidly growing field of family financial planning.
IDEA Contacts
Gilda Figueroa
Campus Coordinator
2624 Howe Hall
515-294-7471
idea@iastate.edu
David Welshhons
Graduate Student Services Specialist
2624 Howe Hall
515-294-8789
idea@iastate.edu
Dr. Jonathan Fox
Faculty Adviser
1317 Palmer
515-294-6993
jjfox@iastate.edu
Graduate student finishes ISU degree while on deployment in Middle East
From National Guard deployments overseas to hurricane response and even from a hospital bed, Whitehead kept her gaze firmly on her goal of completing her degree. That perseverance will pay off this month at the conclusion of the fall semester when she’ll officially earn a master’s degree in family financial planning from Iowa State University, through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Whitehead plans to use the degree to help others in the military improve their financial literacy.
Collaborative Advantage of IDEA
Achieve your personal and professional goals through convenient, flexible, high-quality coursework you can complete anytime, anywhere. As a student in Iowa State University’s Family Financial Planning Master’s program, you will learn from expert faculty who bring real-life experience to the coursework and are committed to helping you transition your learning beyond the online classroom into your career.
The Family Financial Planning Master’s program is part of a consortium of universities connected through IDEA. While Iowa State University is your home university where you will apply, register for courses and receive your diploma, you’ll benefit from the diverse perspectives and unique strengths brought by classmates and expert faculty at partner universities.
Learn more about the IDEA program at Iowa State.
Admissions Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency
For specific program requirements, visit the Graduate College Website
Credits
Total Credits: 30
The Course Planner provides a list of courses and shows when they are traditionally offered.
Non-degree credits
If you are interested in taking courses as a non-degree student, please start by applying as a non-degree student through the Admissions Office and contact idea@iastate.edu to schedule your courses.
Tuition
As a member IDEA, all students pay universal tuition. For more information, visit the IDEA website.
Take the next step
Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.