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CCCS of Middle Georgia

Background


277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd W.
Suite 202
Macon, GA 31201
Other Business Names: CCCS of the Central Savannah River Area, CCCSMacon, CCCSAugusta, Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Middle Georgia
Summary of Business: Credit Counseling, Basic Budgeting, Housing Counseling, and Educational Outreach Debt Management
Number of BBB Complaints as of 7/17/08: 0
Members of BBB: Yes
BBB Profile
Business Start Date: March 1971
Number of Employees: 20
Trade Organization Memberships: United Way , NFCC (National Foundation for Credit Counseling)
Certifications: Council on Accreditation

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Is your company a non-profit organization?
Yes

Do you offer pre-bankruptcy credit counseling?
Yes

Are your counselors certified or accredited? If neither, how are they trained?
NFCC

What trade organizations are you a member of?
NFCC

Eligibility


Is there a minimum amount of debt to qualify?
No

Do you deal with unsecured debt only?
Sometimes if it is local and secured, they will attempt to consolidate the debt, otherwise, debts are mostly unsecured

Do you require that all of my accounts are included in the program?
Depends on the creditor and the client's situation

Services


How is the set up fee and monthly maintenance fee determined? what is the fee?
Fees are determined by state, CCCS of Middle Georgia actually charges less than the state regulations and follow Georgia in every state they service (Georgia and South Carolina). There are also no set up fees.

Are there any creditors that you do not work with?
No, although some may not offer interest or payment concessions

How will I be kept appraised of whether you are making my payments on time? Are statements sent? Can I review my statements online?
Each client has online access and can submit a request to view accounts

Do you have a refund policy for unsatisfied customers?
Yes, if the credit counseling plan is unmanageable then the appropriate funds will be returned

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