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Three tracks

Self-study, live express, or express with appointments

From $1,000
Pricing

Compare the courses and find yours

Three ways to earn the FRC, self-study at your own pace, a fast live express track, or express with federal appointments included. See the FRC certification cost for every track below.

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

One-time course pricing shown; the designation renews annually to stay listed and in good standing. Prices and program features are set at enrollment and subject to change.

Beyond the course

Add-ons that turn the designation into clients

Optional programs available to FRC holders, priced individually.

Federal appointments

$100

FFEBA's randomly generated appointments referred directly to you, meet, in person or virtually, with a federal worker asking about their benefits.

Live workshops & webinars

from $2,500

Speak live to local federal employees about their retirement benefits, in person or online as a webinar, present yourself or bring in a qualified FFEBA presenter.

Renewal & standing

$150 / yr

Keep your designation current and in good standing with an annual renewal, so your FINRA listing stays active.

Marketing services

custom

Stand out with a custom website, logo, and branding built for federal-benefits advisors, everything you need for a strong web presence.

Questions

Pricing questions

What's the difference between the tracks?
Basic is a self-guided, 100-lesson course with a 100-question exam. Express is a live, guided course with a focused 20-question exam. Express+ adds ten FFEBA federal appointments to Express.
Are there ongoing costs?
The designation renews annually to stay current and in good standing. Federal appointments, workshops, and marketing services are optional add-ons you can buy as you need them.
How do I pay and enroll?
Apply in about two minutes, and the team confirms your enrollment and takes payment securely on the next step.
How much does the FRC certification cost?
The FRC certification cost ranges from $1,000 for the self-study Basic track to $3,500 for Express+, which adds ten federal appointments. Every track leads to the same FINRA-listed designation.
Start your application

Pick your track and apply.

Self-study, live express, or express with appointments included, apply in about two minutes.

See the curriculum
FormatSelf-study or live express
Curriculum15 modules · 100+ lessons
ExamUp to 100 questions
OutcomeFRC designation