A core requirement of the CFP mark could soon be on the chopping block: a bachelor's degree. The working group is expected to present its recommendations on the bachelor's degree requirement to the board early next year, after which the board will release them for public comment. During a comment period on the proposed updates last year, dozens of advisors took the opportunity to voice their concerns about the bachelor's degree requirement. Supporters of the requirement argue that the current broad degree requirement is reason to tighten the rule, not eliminate it. The board currently partners with more than 350 academic institutions through CFP Board registered programs, including certificate and degree programs.