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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County

CCCS-OC School of Financial Freedom

Workshops & Seminars

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CCCS-OC is a non-profit organization. We gratefully accept donations of any size to help ensure our free classes will always be available.


Balancing Personal Finances
This workshop will help you develop a financial plan for your life, and learn how to track and evaluate your spending. The Instructor explains the step-by-step process of creating a budget, and includes tips about how to help to stick to it.

DateDayTimeLocation
April 10 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
April 21 (Spanish) Monday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
May 14 Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
June 5 (Spanish) Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
June 11 Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana

The Fundamentals of Investing
Want to save for a home; college expenses; or financial independence? Whatever your current financial condition, come to this fun workshop and learn the most efficient ways to reach your long-term goals.

Offered in partnership with Waddell & Reed, Financial Services

DateDayTimeLocation
June 5 Thursday 7:00 to 8:30 pm Santa Ana

Understanding Credit Reports & Scores
This informative seminar will show you what lenders look for on credit reports, how to establish good credit, and how to legally eliminate credit report errors for free.

DateDayTimeLocation
April 7 Monday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
May 9 Friday 12:00 - 1:00 pm Santa Ana
June 18 Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana

Identity Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend
This seminar teaches the Federal Trade Commission's "Deter, Detect, and Defend" program. You will also learn how identity thieves operate and how to protect your good credit.

DateDayTimeLocation
April 30 Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
May 15 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
June 12 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana

First Time Home Buyers Seminar
If you have not owned a home in the last three years, you qualify as a "first time home buyer." This pre-purchase information will help you shop for lenders, learn to budget for housing expenses, and discuss credit reports and scores. Participants will receive a certificate of completion recognized by many First Time Home Buyer programs throughout Orange County.

Offered in partnership with Affordable Housing-Clearinghouse

DateDayTimeLocation
April 12 Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Irvine (RSC)
May 10 (Spanish) Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Santa Ana
May 10 Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Irvine (LSC)
June 7 (Spanish) Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Santa Ana
June 28 Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Irvine (LSC)

Renters Rights and Responsibilities
The workshop addresses the rental process from inspecting the potential rental unit through the signing of the rental/lease agreement. Rental payments, security deposits, repairs, privacy issues, and the eviction process will be discussed.

DateDayTimeLocation
April 24 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
May 20 Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
June 19 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana

Raising a Money Smart Child
Learn techniques to help your children become savvy consumers, and financially prepared for the real world. The understanding of money begins around 5-years of age, and healthy money habits should start then as well.

DateDayTimeLocation
April 23 Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
May 21 Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana
June 17 Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm Santa Ana

New DMP Client Orientation
Required for clients enrolling in the CCCS Debt Management Program, this in-depth class covers all the details you need to successfully complete the program. Clients may either attend the in-person class, watch the Orientation DVD or view the class on our website. To request a copy of the Orientation DVD please call 714-547-2227 x118.

Start off on the right foot and be Debt Free ASAP!

English Orientation
DateTimeLocation
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
of the month
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Santa Ana

Spanish Orientation
DateTimeLocation
Every 2nd & 4th Monday
of the month*
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Santa Ana

*No Spanish Orientation on Monday, May 26



Client Introduction Video