Katie pursues a path as a Financial Planning and Counseling student
It’s the only program at Iowa State that prepares students to become a Certified Financial Planner
Katie didn’t know financial planning could be a major — until she discovered Iowa State’s Financial Counseling and Planning program, the university’s only pathway to becoming a Certified Financial Planner™. Finding a major she was passionate about set her on a path filled with opportunity, connection, and career clarity.
Katie shares how Iowa State’s personalized approach helped her thrive. From one-on-one conversations with professors to career support from her advisor, she found a tight-knit community within a large university.
Katie’s summer internship led to a full-time job offer before she started her senior year.
Now, with her future mapped out and her firm just a short drive from campus, Katie is excited to stay connected, mentor future students, and help others find the same success she did. Whether you’re interested in advising, investments, or insurance, she says, this major opens doors and builds relationships that last.
Watch Katie’s story to see how Iowa State’s Financial Counseling and Planning program in the College of Health and Human Sciences sets students up for real-world success.