Who Is AFP?
The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is a global professional organization dedicated to advancing the finance and treasury professions through education, certification and professional networking. AFP supports finance leaders across industries by providing access to industry-recognized certifications, research and a robust community of professionals.
Through its collegiate initiatives, AFP seeks to connect students with the real-world skills, insights and networks needed to succeed in careers across corporate finance, treasury and financial planning & analysis.
What is AFP Collegiate?
The AFP Collegiate Initiative bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world finance by giving students early exposure to the professional AFP ecosystem.
Designed to cultivate the next generation of finance leaders, the initiative offers:
- Career exploration across the dynamic fields of corporate finance, treasury and FP&A
- Access to AFP’s extensive professional development resources
- Speaker events, panels and networking opportunities with finance professionals
- Leadership opportunities through a student-led executive board
What differentiates the AFP Collegiate Initiative from other finance organizations is its direct connection to AFP’s established global network of finance professionals—a network that extends beyond the university and continues well after graduation.
Through diverse speakers, career paths and programming, the initiative aims to showcase the wide range of roles, industries and backgrounds that make up the finance profession. By highlighting these perspectives, AFP Collegiate helps students better understand not only what finance careers exist, but how they can find a path that aligns with their interests and goals.
The initiative empowers students to graduate confident, connected and career-ready while building long-term relationships with AFP and the broader finance community.
How To Get Involved:
The AFP Collegiate Initiative is currently in its founding phase, with the goal of launching full programming during the Fall 2026 semester.
This spring semester and into the summer will focus on building the foundation of the organization, including:
- Establishing the inaugural Executive Board
- Developing the chapter’s mission, structure and branding
- Building relationships with AFP National, faculty advisors and professionals
- Designing a programming and event calendar for the first active semester
Students interested in finance, treasury or corporate finance are encouraged to get involved early by applying for leadership roles, staying informed about the initiative's launch and sharing ideas on how AFP can best create value for students.
The Fall 2026 semester will mark the Initiative's first full semester of programming, including professional development events, speaker sessions and networking opportunities.
Executive Board Info:
The AFP Collegiate Initiative will be led by a founding Executive Board responsible for building and shaping the organization from the ground up.
As founding leaders, Executive Board members will play a key role in:
- Defining the chapter’s mission, goals and long-term vision
- Establishing operational processes and leadership structure
- Developing programming and professional development initiatives
- Building relationships with AFP National, faculty advisors and industry partners
- Setting the foundation for future leadership continuity and growth
Executive Board members will work closely with AFP National and university partners to ensure the initiative launches successfully and remains aligned with AFP’s mission.
Available founding roles include:
- President
- Vice President
- Director of Finance
- Director of Membership & Recruitment
- Director of Events & Programming
- Director of Marketing & Communications
- Director of Corporate Relations
- Director of Professional Development
If you have any questions about AFP Collegiate, please contact Melissa Rawak, Managing Director, AFP.