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Debt Education and Certification Foundation (DECAF) provides pre-bankruptcy and post-bankruptcy counseling with several benefits for convenience. Our system is designed to aid you in meeting these requirements in a timely, user-friendly environment with exceptional customer service.

Course 1: Credit Counseling (Before Filing Bankruptcy)

Before you can file a bankruptcy case, you must receive a credit counseling session from an approved agency. We are an approved agency*. We provide quality unbiased counseling assistance.
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Course 2: Debtor Education (After Filing Bankruptcy)

After you file a bankruptcy case, and before your debts can be discharged, you must receive financial education from an approved agency. We are an approved agency*.
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  • If you have already taken a course on BKcert, log in using the form above or call (866) 859-7323 for assistance.

Course Benefits

  • Online or Telephone: You can complete a course online or by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Certificates are immediately available upon completion of course requirements.
  • Language Option: English and Spanish are available online or by telephone.
  • No Appointment Needed: You can complete the course and get certified 24/7 and no appointment is needed, regardless of whether you complete the course online or by phone.
  • Live 24/7 Counseling and Technical Support: DECAF has counseling and Technical Support staff available 24/7.

Fee Schedule

Credit Counseling (Pre-filing course): $50 (for individual or joint course)
Debtor Education (After filing course): $50 (for individual or joint course)

*Approval does not endorse or assure the quality of a provider's services.
Fee waiver is available in cases where the debtor has income less than 150 percent of the poverty guidelines last published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines). For Fee Waiver Qualifications, click here. Courses must be taken online. Other Disclosures


Why Choose BKcert?

Course 1 and Course 2 are offered through BKcert, a U.S. Trustee approved agency*.
  • Unparalleled expertise
  • Unbiased counseling
  • Unrivaled convenience
  • Couples filing jointly can complete courses together, at no additional charge

What Is DECAF?

Debt Education & Certification Foundation (DECAF) provides credit counseling certificates as required before filing for bankruptcy and Debtor Education courses to be completed after filing.

For Fee Waiver Qualifications, click here.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Information, click here.

Contact Us

1-866-859-7323
DECAF
112 Goliad Street
Benbrook, TX 76126-2009
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