We talk with Frank founder Charlie Javice, who has raised 15 million dollars for her startup that helps streamline the FAFSA process, about easy but often overlooked ways to make college more affordable. They include negotiating lower tuition, accessing scholarships that might be overlooked and the red flags to avoid when it comes to setting up a repayment plan for loans.
5 tips to make college more affordable
1. Make sure you have exhausted all possible sources of funding
2. Choose the right repayment plan
3. Complete the FAFSA even if you think it is pointless
4. Don’t necessarily take the first financial aid offer
