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Frederick Community College • Fall 2017 Credit Schedule • • 301.846.2400 10
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
While FCC is affordable compared to other
colleges, tuition, fees, books, and other college
expenses can stretch anyone’s budget. Our
Financial Aid staff (301.846.2620) can help
you consider all options and sources for funds
including scholarships, grants, work-study
opportunities, and different types of loans.
Students can only receive financial aid for
courses that are required for the declared degree
program. Students are encouraged to meet with
an academic advisor to ensure they are enrolled
in required course work.
Application Process
1. Complete the 2017–2018 Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.
fafsa.gov and list the school code in step 6
(002071). Deadline to apply is June 30, 2018.
2. Upon receipt of your FAFSA data, the Financial
Aid Office will contact you regarding eligibility
and/or to request additional documentation.
Students who are selected for verification
will be required to submit additional
documentation such as IRS Tax Transcript.
3. Students who wish to pursue their student
loan eligibility are required to complete
additional steps. The loan application process
is outlined at .
If you apply after the deadline and your file has
not yet been processed, it is your responsibility
to make payment arrangements.
Detailed information on all financial aid
programs can be found at under
the financial aid section.
Recommended deadlines for the fall 2017
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
FAFSA and all required
documentation must
be completed by
Payment
due by
4/17–7/28,
4:30pm 6/15 7/28,
4:30pm
7/28–8/11,
4:30pm 7/1
8/11,
4:30pm
8/11–8/18 Must pay in full or
enroll in payment plan
Prior to 8/18
or if enrolled
after 8/18 by
session start
date.
Pending Financial Aid Payment Plan
This is an option for you if:
• FCC has received your 2017-2018 FAFSA
and you have a valid EFC (Expected Family
Contribution)
• You are enrolled in 6 or more credits
Note: Please allow 48-72 hours for FCC to
receive your FAFSA after you complete at
www.fafsa.gov
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 1–June 30 for fall 2017
• November 1–December 31 for spring 2018
Contact Michael Thornton, Scholarship
Program Manager in the FCC Foundation
Office, 301.846.2438 to explore your options.
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 contact the Coordinator for Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Services a minimum of 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 (Voice), 240.575.1803 (VP) or via
email at
Bookstore
The bookstore is located at the main entrance of
the Student Center, Building H.
Bookstore Calendar
August 7 . . . . . . . . . .Fall books available to
purchase and rent
August 19 & 26 (Saturdays) . . . . . .10am–2pm
September 4 . . . . . . . . . . Bookstore closed
November 7. . . . . . . . . . Bookstore closed
November 22 –24. . . . . . . . Bookstore closed
December 5–7. . . . . . . . . Textbook buyback
from 9am to 6pm
December 11 & 12. . . . Textbook buyback from
9am to 6pm
December 16–January 1. . . . Bookstore closed