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3. Submit I-134 Affidavit of Support - a
statement of financial resources including
the amount and source of support for
the prospective student. The College is
unable to provide scholarship assistance
to international students. The estimated
minimum cost of tuition, fees, books, health
and living expenses per year is $23,000.
Students attending the College on the F Visa
will be classified as out-of-state residents for
tuition purposes while at FCC.
4. Submit the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) scores directly to the
Admissions Office. Minimum acceptable
score is 500 on the paper-based test, 173
on the computer-based test or 61 on the
Internet-based test (IBT).
5. Submit all application materials and required
documents by June 1 for the subsequent fall
semester and October 15 for the subsequent
spring semester.
Once the student has been approved for
the F-1 Visa and arrives on campus, he/
she must complete the College placement
tests as appropriate. Referral to take the
test will be given to the student at the
time he/she arrives on campus.
International students with other types of visas
may also be eligible to attend the College. In
addition to meeting the standard admissions
procedures of the College, the student must
present proof of immigration status and type.
C. English as a Second Language
(ESL) Students
An ESL student must:
1. Complete and submit an application for
admission.
2. Take the Level of English Proficiency (LOEP)
placement test in the Testing Center (allow
three hours for testing) and obtain a copy of
the LOEP exam results.
3. Obtain minimum placement scores on
the LOEP placement test to enroll in
Academic ESL courses. Students whose
scores fall below the established minimum
will be limited to enrollment in Basic
or Targeted Continuing Education ESL
courses until such time that they are able
to demonstrate proficiency required for
enrollment in Academic ESL courses.
a. If the minimum score for Academic
placement is achieved, students should
arrange to meet with an academic advisor.
Continue with the Admissions Policy and
Procedures Section III.B.5 to complete the
registration process.
b. If the minimum score for Academic ESL
placement has not been met, students
must arrange to meet with the ESL program
manager. The ESL program manager will assist
students in determining which Continuing
Education ESL program is appropriate
for them and help them complete the
registration process.
Note: The ESL program manager can
assist credit and continuing education
students with academic decision-making
at any time. If a student is not sure which
courses to take or has questions about
their study plan, meeting with the ESL
program manager is recommended.
4. A student is required to make payment
arrangements and/or pay his/her bill within
the established timeframe.
D. Registered Sex Offender
FCC requires registered sex offenders (registrants)
to self-disclose their status and receive approval
from the College to register for courses by
following the steps articulated below in this
procedure. In accordance with Maryland law,
registrants are required to register with the
designated law enforcement agency in the
jurisdiction where school enrollment is sought.
If a registrant changes jurisdictions, he/she must
re-register in the new jurisdiction’s designated law
enforcement agency and identify the address of
the new school they plan to attend. The College
will review the Maryland Sex Offender Registry
on a regular basis to identify students who do not
self-disclose and suspend any registration until the
conditions of this procedure are met. Per the FCC
Admissions Policy, admission to the College may
be denied or revoked for those persons whom
the College considers to be a potential danger to
the safety, security, and educational environment
of the College. Such decisions will be made on a
case-by-case basis with individuals being afforded
notification and explanation of the decision and an
opportunity to respond.
Before a sex offender registrant is allowed to come
on College premises, he/she is required to request
and obtain permission to be on College premises
by scheduling a meeting with the Vice President
for Learning Support or the Vice President for
Continuing Education and Workforce Development,
or their designee, to disclose his/her status.
1. Prior to completing the registration
process, the prospective student
must schedule a meeting and request
permission to register each semester.
2. The Vice President for Learning Support or the
Vice President for Continuing Education and
Workforce Development, or their designee
will discuss the procedure and assess the
conviction(s) and circumstances which led to
the individual being a Sex Offender Registrant.
3. The Vice President for Learning Support or the
Vice President for Continuing Education and
Workforce Development, or their designee
will contact the assigned probation officer,
when applicable, and the jurisdiction’s
Sex Offender Registrar to update the
individual’s status related to any violations.
4. The Vice President for Learning Support or
the Vice President for Continuing Education
and Workforce Development, or their
designee may research criminal records,
information from other jurisdiction(s),
or information from prior schools
attended pertaining to the registrant.
5. The Vice President for Learning Support or
the Vice President for Continuing Education
and Workforce Development, or their
designee will render a decision and notify
the registrant of that decision in writing
within five workdays of the initial meeting.
A registrant that is authorized to maintain
his/her enrollment will be required to sign
a “Conditions of Admission and Enrollment”
agreement, and present the letter of
admission approval to his/her Sex Offender
Registrar and Probation Officer, when
applicable. In such cases where admission
is denied or revoked, the written response
to the registrant will afford notification,
give an explanation of the decision, and
provide an opportunity to respond.
The Maryland Department of Public Safety
and Correctional Services maintain the
Maryland Sex Offender Registry, which provides
information about sex offender registrants
to the public. The Registry is located on the
web at
VI. Selective Admission Programs
Admittance into Selective Admission
curriculums is on a competitive basis, and there
are program-specific entrance requirements
beyond those required for admission to
the College. Many of the courses are open
only to students officially accepted into the
Program. Admission to FCC does not guarantee
entry into a Selective Admission program.
The Health Professions programs listed below
have limited enrollment capacity and rigorous
academic standards. All applicants must meet
the following additional requirements.
• Be eligible for admission to FCC (submit
separate FCC admission application).
• Meet prerequisite requirements
for the specific program.
• Meet minimum grade point
average requirement.
• Meet all legal requirements and/or standards
imposed by recognized professional
societies and by the institution or agency
where the clinical practice is to occur (e.g.,
drug screening and background check).