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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco accepts several methods of payment for bankruptcy counseling and education.

The fee for pre-filing counseling is $50.

The fee for pre-discharge education is $35 for an individual completing the program on-line, $50 for a married couple completing the program together on-line and $50 for an individual completing the program via telephone. Married couples completing the program via telephone must complete it individually.

Please be sure to pay the correct amount for the service you have received in order to receive the proper certificate of completion.

  • Money Order
    To pay via money order, please mail it to:

    BALANCE
    1655 Grant Street, Suite 1300
    Concord, CA 94520

  • Attorney Account
    If your attorney has an account with us and has given you a Firm Code so that we will bill the law office for your program, please call us at and provide us that code: 800-777-7526.

Hardship Waiver: In cases of financial hardship, we will waive the fees for service. Specifically, if your household income is less than 150% of the poverty level for your family size, the fee will be waived. Documentation may be required. To discuss having your fee waived, call 800-777-7526, or click here to read more.