Now that you’ve got your financial aid figured out, it’s time to start managing your money. At FRANK, we want to set you up for success before, during, and after your college journey comes to an end.
Arm Yourself With The Right Financial Resources
Financial security begins with education. FRANK wants to do more than help you pay for college, we want to prepare you for life in the real world.
Budgeting for College
Get an early start on paying for your education by budgeting for all the typical and unexpected expenses that might pop up.
When you plan for everything — you plan to succeed.
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Work Study Jobs
Need a job while in college? Work-Study jobs can take a chunk out of your student loans and help build your resume so you’re more attractive to prospective employers.
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- What is the Common App essay prompt?Every year, the Common App announces new essay prompts to be used when submitting the…
- How does college registration work?Each college has a different registration process, but at its foundation, it’s really all the…
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Scholarships and Grants
Don’t rely on student loans to pay for your college education. Learn everything you need to know about scholarships & grants so you can graduate debt-free.
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Costs of College
How much does college really cost? Use FRANK resources to better understand what goes into the cost of attending school and how to prepare for the unexpected.
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Managing your Taxes
As a student or parent of a college student, there are several tax rules, exemptions and credits you need to be aware of. We put all that info in one place so you don’t have to go searching for it.
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Student Loans
In 2019, 69% of college students took out student loans racking up an average of $29k in debt. Our student loan resources were created to help you make the smartest decision possible when it comes to student loans.
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