ABSTRACTThis research aims to describe education fund management in SMK Cokroaminoto 1 of Surakarta, to know effectiveness of education fund management in SMK Cokroaminoto 1 of Surakarta, its problems, and also the effort solve the problem. This research was conducted at SMK Cokroaminoto 1 Surakarta. Data were collected by using interview, document, and observation, and then analyzed qualitative. The technique of data analysis which are used are interactive analysis model which consists of three main components, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. While, source triangulation and method triangulation are used for examining the data validity.Based on the analysis results and discussion, it can be concluded are as follows a) Fund management in SMK Cokroaminoto 1 of Surakarta can be devided into three phases, namely planning, implementation, and evaluation. In the phase of planning and evaluation is usually held a meeting to determine/ arrange polices and responsibility for implementing work and estimation program. While, the implementation of fund management is done based on the rule which has been made by the supervising and policies of head master. b) Fund management in SMK Cokroaminoto 1 Surakarta has not been fully effective. c) The biggest problems faced by its school is the delay of payment from the parents.Â