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Frederick Community College • Fall 2016 Credit Schedule • • 301.846.2400 9
Recommended deadlines for the fall 2016
semester:
A financial aid file is considered complete when
all required documents have been received.
Students will be able to view their financial aid
awards in PeopleSoft. For students who have a
complete file but have not yet been awarded by
the payment due date there are payment plan
options available, and based on your file, you
may qualify for our deferred payment plan until
classes begin.
If you
register
for classes
between
Financial Aid
Application Must
be completed by
Payment Due By
4/20–7/15,
4:30 p.m. 6/1 7/15,
4:30 p.m.
7/15–8/12,
4:30 p.m.
7/1 8/12,
4:30 p.m.
8/12–9/19
Must pay in
full or enroll in
payment plan
Prior to 08/19/2016
or if enrolled after
08/19/2016 by
session start date.
If award showing in PeopleSoft is greater than
your tuition balance, no further action is needed.
If less, you must pay the difference in full or sign
up for the pending financial aid payment plan by
the due date to avoid the Drop Zone.
If you have an incomplete file, you must sign up
for the payment plan by the due date to avoid the
Drop Zone or pay in full.
If you have a completed file but are waiting for the
award, you must sign up for the pending financial
aid payment plan by the due date or pay in full to
avoid the Drop Zone. Log into PeopleSoft as you
may qualify for the deferred pending aid payment
plan.
If you sign up for the pending financial aid
payment plan, you are responsible for charges not
covered by financial aid.
Scholarships
FCC offers institutional scholarships. Students can
apply using the online system which is located
on the financial aid page at . The
Academic Works system is open for applications:
• April 18–June 30 for fall 2016
• November 7–January 3 for spring 2017
For additional information, contact the Financial
Aid Office at 301.846.2620 or email
.
Services for
Students with
Disabilities
The College provides support services to
maximize independence and encourage the
integration of students with disabilities into all
areas of college life. The particular needs of each
student are considered on an individual basis.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to
contact the Services for Students with Disabilities
Office as early as possible after applying for
admission. Reasonable accommodations, based
on documentation, are then offered to qualified
students for courses and placement testing.
Students in need of sign language interpreting
services should notify the Coordinator for Deaf
& Hard of Hearing Services two weeks prior to
the beginning of classes to ensure services are
in place.
Contact Information:
Services for Students with Disabilities Office
301.846.2408
Coordinator for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
240.629.7819;
Bookstore
The bookstore is located at the main entrance of
the Student Center, Building H.
Hours
Monday-Thursday. 8:30am- 8pm
Friday . 8:30am-1pm
Saturday, August 6, 13, 20. 10am-2pm
Saturday August 27. 8am-2pm
Bookstore Calendar
August 6 . Fall books available to
purchase and rent
August 6, 13, & 20 (Saturdays). 10am–2pm
August 18. Bookstore opens at 10am
August 27 (Saturday) . 8am–2pm
September 5 . Bookstore closed
November 8. Bookstore closed
November 23-27 . Bookstore closed
December 6, 7, 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Textbook buyback
from 9am to 6:30pm
December 12 & 13. Textbook buyback from
9am to 6:30pm
December 19-January 1 . Bookstore closed
Buying/Renting Books
Visit to see what
books and materials are needed for your courses.
You may order books to be shipped to your
address, or to be held for pick-up at the FCC
Bookstore, which is located on the first floor of
the Student Center.
Some course books are available to rent from the
FCC Bookstore. All book rentals must be secured
with a credit card, and may be paid for with
cash, check, or credit card. Students must be 18
or older to rent books and must provide a valid
Student ID. Students younger than 18 must have
a parent sign for the rental.
Books cannot be rented through our website.
You cannot use financial aid to order books
online. You must come to the Bookstore with
your student ID to purchase or rent books
with financial aid.
Family Educational
Rights & Privacy Act of
1974 (FERPA)
FERPA, commonly known as the Buckley
Amendment, was issued by the Department
of Health, Education and Welfare in the 1976
Federal Register. The regulations were transferred
to the Department of Education when it was
established and codified in Part 99 of Title 34 of
the Code of Federal Regulations.
The purpose of FERPA is to afford certain rights
to students concerning their educational
records. FERPA applies to all schools that receive
funding under most programs administered by
the Secretary of Education. Most postsecondary
institutions, both public and private, generally
receive such funding and must, therefore,
comply with FERPA.
FERPA applies to all education records
maintained by a postsecondary institution, or
by any party acting for the institution, which are
directly related to the student. These include,
but are not limited to, assessment test scores,
academic standing, rosters, class schedule, or
any information that would make the student’s
identification easily traceable. FCC may release
directory information, which includes student’s
name, dates of attendance, and enrollment
status–see the FCC catalog for a complete list.
Students wishing to restrict directory
information or grant additional access must
contact the Welcome Center (in writing) with
their request within two weeks of the start of the
semester. A new form is required each academic
year. Contact the Welcome Center for additional
information.