Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a college-credit course?
Answer: No. All of our courses are non-credit and for personal enrichment.
Can I bring a spouse/friend with me?
Answer: Yes. Your registration allows for up to two people to attend. One workbook is also included.
Can I get a second workbook for my spouse/friend?
Answer: Yes. Additional workbooks are available for an additional fee (cost varies by class).
If I have questions about how the materials covered in class pertain to my personal situation can I talk with, or meet with the instructor outside of class?
Answer: Yes, you may. A one-on-one meeting is included with your registration. However, this is completely optional.
Can I re-take the class?
Answer: Yes! If you feel like you want to take the class over again, you may do so for no charge. Simply notify AFES or your instructor so you can get registered for the next class.
Am I going to be sold anything in class?
Answer: No. All of our courses are strictly educational. Selling of products is strictly forbidden in AFES courses.
Can I take the class online?
Answer: No. Currently our classes are taught in a classroom setting.
Can I get the workbook before class?
Answer: No. Course materials are provided at the beginning of the course.
I don’t have time to come to class. Can I just purchase the workbook and complete the course on my own?
Answer: No. Our courses are designed to be taught in an interactive classroom setting and are not designed for self-study.
Is the instructor bi-lingual, and is the material presented in two languages at once?
Answer: No. All of our course are taught in English.
What are the hours of the registration line?
Answer: Registration can be done online 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Our live registration is available M-F from 8:00am – 4:30pm Central time. We are closed for major holidays. Any messages left for the registrar are returned within 1 business day.
Oops, I forgot I had class and missed it. Can I attend the next class?
Answer: Yes, you may attend the next course. Simply notify AFES or your instructor that you missed the class. You will be registered for the next available class.
Can I switch nights/days of my classes?
Answer: Yes. We realize that schedules change. If the workshop you registered for is offered on multiple nights in the week you may switch between sessions. Please notify your instructor that you want to make this arrangement.
I want to know more about my instructor. How do I find out about them?
Answer: Click HERE to meet the instructors. Each of our instructors can be found on the AFES website with a photo and bio.
How do I contact my instructor?
Answer: You may email your instructor directly. Simply visit your Instructors biography, which can be found HERE. Their email link is provided in their bio.
I have a spouse/child/friend/co-worker who might benefit from this course, but they are not ready to retire yet. What is the suggested age to attend your courses?
Answer: All of our courses are designed for adults generally between the ages of 55-75. However, planning for retirement should happen earlier than 55 years of age. Someone younger than 55 might benefit from the information in our courses, but to get the most from the content it is advised that the attendees be at least 52 years of age or older.
Why Attend One Of Our Courses?
Our courses are designed to give you real, unbiased financial knowledge—taught by professionals who actually work in the industry so you can make confident, well-informed decisions about your money. But don’t take our word for it, just read a few testimonials from some of our own students.
“I was at a loss as to how I should proceed after retirement. I am getting the help I need.”
“Even my 25 year old daughter would benefit so they could compare what they are doing.”
“I came into this class knowing absolutely nothing about investing. I have a 401k I need to do something with upon leaving my job. I’m still very green about all of this, but I do feel I’ve learned a lot.”
“Gave me much to think about!”
“Very detailed, material is easy to read and understand.”
“Opened my eyes to prospects after retirement. I think that this class is a must for our finances today.”
“Truthfully, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’m very glad we came!”
“Very informative. Explained things well. Gave more options for investing that we didn’t know about.”
“A real eye-opener. It gave me some options I didn’t previously know about and made the topic something I can now much better deal with!”
“This course helped me gain a fresh perspective on my finances.”
“Gave me a direction to review. Have been unhappy with previous advisors that don’t listen to my needs. Need to feel I am working toward a retirement goal. Have already recommended this class to friends.”
“I wanted a general explanation of tools and strategies used in successful retirement planning. I have a better idea of how to apply these tools/strategies to my own planning.”
