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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- The Best College Savings Plans for Babies
The right first step to starting a savings plan is determining how much you want to save. Again — this is a personal choice and depends highly on your expenses and wiggle room for savings. - Should i be in charge of managing finances in college?A lot of young adults often lack financial literacy, especially those in high school and…
- Where Can You Find a Monthly Budget Calculator Online?With the year coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about New Years…
- The Top Monthly Budget Spreadsheets You Can Find OnlineWe all know that budgeting can be frustrating, especially if you aren’t used to tracking…
- What is an expense calculator?An expense calculator is an online tool you can use to build your monthly expenses…
- What is a monthly expense calculator?
A monthly expense calculator is a tool used to help you put together a budget…
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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- Is work-study worth it?Most work-study programs have clear benefits. For one thing, they allow you to build your resume while earning money to…
- Tips for a Successful Work Study Job
When you’re trying to find money for college or university, there are a number of types of aid you can… - Are My Work-Study Earnings Taxed?If you have a student job as part of your financial aid package, you might…
- Work Study Jobs: Things to KnowWork-study jobs are part of a student’s federal aid package and are typically based on campus. They offer a student…
- The Benefits of Work-Study JobsWork-study jobs benefit students in many ways, from providing more financial aid to offering flexible…
- What Are Work-Study Jobs?The federal work-study program provides part-time jobs for college students who have demonstrated financial need. Qualifying students often apply for…
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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- What happens if you get more scholarship money than needed?What happens if you get more scholarship money than needed? What happens if you get…
- How to get scholarships in high schoolApplying for college scholarships while in high school is one of the smartest decisions you…
- The Most Legitimate Scholarship Websites Out ThereI’m sure you’ve heard it a million times, “scholarships are a great way to pay…
- What is a Pell Grant?Similar to scholarships, Pell Grants are a form of financial aid that doesn’t need to…
- Top Grants for Single DadsIf you’re a single dad looking for ways to help pay for your education, there…
- Should I apply for outside scholarships?The simple answer is yes. You should apply for outside scholarships. If you’re looking to…
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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- Are there colleges with no application fees?The simple answer is yes; there are colleges that do not require application fees. Why…
- Community College vs University: Which is right for you?Community colleges used to be regarded as less academically challenging than traditional four-year universities. In…
- Are there colleges that offer free tuition?In short, yes, some colleges offer free tuition. However, to receive free tuition, there are…
- Can I Get Financial Aid For Trade School?Similar to traditional college, students are eligible to receive financial aid to help pay for their trade certificate or diploma. In fact, many vocational schools are regionally accredited and…
- How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?The opportunity for a student to study abroad is an exciting one. Getting an immersive experience in a foreign country…
- Understanding Tuition Inflation: Causes & Future Trends
The general expectation once students graduate High School is that they go on to get some kind of higher education…
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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- What is lifetime learning credit and how does it work?It’s no secret that higher education costs are growing each year, and student loan debt…
- What is an American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC)?
The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) is an annual tax credit for parents to help… - What’s taxable on your FAFSA®?Some portions of your FAFSA®, such as work-study programs, may be taxable and some are not, such as student loans….
- Qualifications for Student Loan DeductionsWhen you’re getting ready to head back to school, there are tons of different types of financial aid available. In…
- What Student Loan Tax Credit Can I Claim?The IRS offers students two tax credits to help offset their educational expenses: the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and the…
- Are There Tax Benefits for Student Expenses?Students can take advantage of tax credits, tax deductions, and tax-free savings plans to offset the cost of tuition, fees,…
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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- What You Should Know About Perkins Loan CancellationThe Federal Perkins Loan Program was phased out in September of 2017. While students can…
- What are student loan interest rates in 2021?The federal government releases the new student loan interest rates for federal student loans every…
- How long are student loans deferred?How long student loans are deferred depends on your loan servicer. To understand your options,…
- What is the status of student loan forgiveness?
Over the past several years, there’s been a lot of talk about student loan forgiveness.… - Where to make student loan paymentsWhere to make student loan payments depends on your student loan processor. The first thing…
- What’s an FFEL Loan?Established in 1964, a Family Federal Education Loan (FFEL) was one of the first federal…
