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Earn Your M.A. in Financial Planning & Law
Enhance your credentials without a J.D. Regent’s Master of Arts in Financial Planning & Law can help you be prepared to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination. This program is uniquely housed in the School of Law, giving you access to our Juris Doctor program’s estate planning and tax experts. You will learn to guide individuals and corporations through the intricacies of managing wealth. You’ll also enjoy coursework integrated with a Christian perspective and grounded in legal thought, writing, and critical thinking.
- Study insurance law, contracts, tax planning, estate/trust administration, and financial analysis.
- Gain proficiency in establishing investment objectives and evaluating performance.
- Learn the fundamentals of estate planning, property transfers, IRAs, and retirement plans.
- Research American law, including cases, and statutes.
(Ideal candidates for this program include trust officers, realtors, stockbrokers, and members of the financial services industry. Career switchers are also welcome.) Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals.
- Certified Financial Planner
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
- VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Free career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students
*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Hear From Our Students
Clarin Gniffke
M.A. Government, 2014"With core classes like American Political Thought in RSG, you realize these issues will come up again in your career. You gain a stance you can defend and confidence that you know what you’re talking about."
Nathan Gill
M.A. in Government, 2013"If I had to choose one highlight of my time at Regent, it would be my working experience with my professor as a research assistant. Working with him has taught me first-hand how to honor God with my mind."
Shavarae Hillsman – Scholarship
M.A. in Government, 2021"1 Peter 4:10 says “as every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God:” and blessed am I to be another. Donors like yourself represent a light shining through all the darkness our society is currently facing. "