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Frederick Community College • Fall 2018 Credit Schedule • • 301.846.2400 10
Senior Citizen Tuition
Benefit Policy
Students age 60 and older who are Maryland
residents may take classes at FCC tuition-free if
they register starting August 6 for fall. Students
must pay fees. See the Tuition & Fees on page 2
for an explanation of fees. You can register before
this date to reserve space, but you will have to
pay full tuition and will not be eligible for the
tuition-free benefit. There is no waiver of fees.
Disabled and Retired
Any resident of Maryland who is out of the
workforce due to total and permanent disability
who enrolls in a class that has at least ten
regularly enrolled students is exempt from
payment of tuition as defined in Section 16-106,
Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
An individual can take up to 12 credits per
semester if enrolled in classes as part of a
degree or certificate program designed to lead
to employment. Individuals not enrolled in a
degree or certificate program will be limited to
six credits per semester.
In order to receive this waiver of tuition:
1. An individual must provide the College
with certification of their total and
permanent disability from the Social Security
Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board,
or in the case of a former federal employee,
the Office of Personnel Management.
2. Individuals enrolled in a degree or certificate
program must apply for any state or federal
student financial aid. Payment for all course
fees will be required in order to have classes
held. Please refer to the payment chart listed
within the Financial Aid section.
a. Any student financial aid, other than a
student loan, received by the student shall
be applied first to pay the individual’s tuition.
b. The waiver shall apply to the difference, if
any, between the charge for tuition and the
financial aid award, not including a student
loan that the individual receives.
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 2018–2019 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, 2019.
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 link to the online
loan request form is listed on the “to do”
list in Peoplesoft for each student. The
loan application process is also 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 2018
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
4/16–7/30,
6 p.m. 6/22 7/30,
6 p.m.
7/30–8/13,
6 p.m. 7/6
8/13,
6 p.m.
8/13–8/24 Must pay in full or
enroll in payment plan
Prior to 8/24
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 2018-2019
FAFSA and you have a valid EFC
(Expected Family Contribution)
• You are enrolled in 6 or more credits
• You have submitted all required documents
– Check out your“to do”list in Peoplesoft for
what is still required
• If you are applying for a loan to cover your
tuition and fees, you must complete the online
loan request form and be enrolled in at least 6
credits to be eligible for the pending financial
aid payment plan.
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 regular payment
plan by the due date to avoid the Drop
Zone, pay in full, or submit the required
documentation to the Financial Aid Office.
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.