Programs and Counseling

Our COMPASS Financial Literacy program provides information and resources for all students, whether you just graduated from your undergraduate program and looking to continue your education, or your are continuing your education while trying to support a family. COMPASS can also provide information and resources for parents of RFU students to help their student become financially well. 

One on One Counseling

Financial wellness does not come in a "one size fits all" approach. Everyone has a different situation and COMPASS recognizes that. Our Financial Aid Counselors are here to help students individually in every unique situation. We can discuss a variety of topics such as, credit card debt, financial literacy, debt management, budgeting, and more. Schedule an appointment to request a financial literacy/wellness session and selecting "Financial Literacy/Wellness" as your appointment type, calling 847-578-3216, or emailing financial.aid@rosalindfranklin.edu.

Outreach Events and Presentations

COMPASS Financial Literacy, along with Financial Aid participates in and hosts outreach events and presentations throughout the year. Topics include, but are not limited to debt management, budgeting, and financial aid. Please visit the Office of Student Financial Services Engage page and the COMPASS Events Calendar to see upcoming events, financial holidays, and outreach activities.

National Financial Holidays

• Financial Wellness Month - January
• National College Financial Prep Week - January 25-31, 2026
• Identity Theft Awareness Week - January 26-30, 2026
• Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day - January 30, 2026
• Financial Aid Awareness Month - February
• National Lost Penny Day - February 12 yearly
• National Credit Education Month - March
• Financial Literacy Month - April
• National Social Security Month - April
• America Saves Week - April 7-11, 2025
• Tax Day - April 15 yearly
• Money Smart Week - April 15-21 yearly
• International Financial Independence Awareness Day - April 25, 2025
• National Internet Safety Month - June
• Insurance Awareness Day - June 28th, 2025
• National Financial Freedom Day - July 1, 2025
• National Bargain Hunting Week - August 11 - 17, 2025
• National College Savings Month - September
• Financial Planning Month - October
• Frugal Fun Day - October 4, 2025
• Get Organized Week - October 6-10, 2025
• National Savings Day - October 12 yearly
• Get Smart About Credit Day - October 16 yearly
• World Statistics Day - October 20, 2025
• National Retirement Security Week - October 19-25, 2025
• World Savings Day - October 31 yearly
• National Scholarship Month - November 
• Talk Money Week - November 3-8, 2025
• Buy Nothing Day - November 28, 2025
• Identity Theft & Protection Awareness Month - December