Apply for the FRC designation

Become a federal benefits expert and a federal retirement consultant. Two minutes to apply, then finish enrollment and choose your track, self-study, live express, or express with appointments.

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Apply for the FRC designation

Complete this quick form, then finish your application on the next page.

Pick your track

Three ways to earn the FRC

Choose during your application.

Basic

$1,000 one-time

The self-guided path: all 15 modules and 100+ lessons on your schedule, with a comprehensive exam.

Approximate length: ~20 hours
Exam: 100 questions
Pass standard: 70% to pass
Teaching style: Self-taught
Live video training: –
Live Q&A: –
Federal appointments: ,

Express

$1,500 one-time

A live, guided training course with a shorter 20-question exam, the fast track to the designation.

Approximate length: ~2 hours
Exam: 20 questions
Pass standard: 98% pass rate
Teaching style: Guided, live
Live video training
Live Q&A
Federal appointments: ,

Best value

Express+

$3,500 one-time

Everything in Express, plus 10 FFEBA federal appointments delivered to your calendar to start your pipeline.

Approximate length: ~2 hours
Exam: 20 questions
Pass standard: 98% pass rate
Teaching style: Guided, live
Live video training
Live Q&A
Federal appointments: 10 included

Questions

Application questions

How long does the application take?

About two minutes. You provide your name, email, and phone, then finish your application on the next page. The team confirms your enrollment within one business day.

What are the qualifications to apply?

The FRC is built for licensed insurance and financial professionals who want to serve the federal market. If you hold a license, you qualify.

Which track should I choose?

Choose Basic for self-study, Express for the fast live track, or Express+ to add ten federal appointments. You can decide during the application.

How do I apply for the FRC designation?

Fill out the short form above with your name, email, and phone, then finish your application on the next page. You'll choose your track, self-study, live express, or express with appointments, before you're done.