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2018/2019 fcc catalog
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TYPE OF AID SOURCE AWARD AMOUNTS WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY * HOW TO APPLY
Grants
Federal Pell Grant Federal
government
Annual award may range from
$602 to $5,730 as determined
by a Federal formula. Based
on financial need.
Students enrolled at least half
time (6 credit hours/semester) in
a degree or certificate program
at FCC. Some students with
exceptional financial need may
receive only Pell Grants for less
than half-time enrollment.
Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students must reapply each
academic year.
Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG)
Federal
government
Award may range from $100–
$200 per semester. Based on
financial need according to a
federal formula.
Same as Pell Grant program.
Priority must be given to the
neediest Pell Grant recipients.
Must be enrolled at least half time.
Same as Pell Grant program.
FCC Grant FCC Average $300 per semester.
Based on financial need.
Same as Pell Grant program. Must
be enrolled at least half time.
Same as Pell Grant program.
Maryland Part-time Grant State of Maryland
through FCC
Average $300 per semester.
Based on financial need.
Maryland residents. Students
enrolled for 6–11 credit hours in
an associate's degree program.
Same as Pell Grant program.
Scholarships
Maryland State Scholarships State of Maryland Variable. Refer to state
scholarship brochure.
Maryland residents enrolled
in a degree or certificate
program. Refer to state
scholarship brochure.
Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Apply by March 1.
Additional state applications
may be required.
FCC Scholarships FCC Foundation Variable. Application available
online at
scholarships
Based on criteria of scholarship. Complete the FCC
Scholarship Application
online at www.frederick.
edu/scholarships. Students
must reapply each semester.
Deadlines posted online.
Loans
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Federal
government
$5,500 maximum for
dependent freshmen; $9,500
maximum for independent
freshmen; $6,500 for
dependent sophomores;
$10,500 maximum for
independent sophomores.
Note: Amounts are requested
by the student and are
subject to approval by the
financial aid office.
Students enrolled at least
half time (6 credit hours per
semester) in a degree or
certificate program at FCC.
Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Follow steps to apply for a loan
at under
financial aid section.
Federal Direct Parent
Loan for Undergraduate
Students (FPLUS)
Federal
government
Annual loan limit is the
student’s cost of education
minus any estimated financial
aid received.
Parents of dependent students.
Students enrolled at least
half time (6 credit hours
per semester) in a degree or
certificate program at FCC.
FCC PLUS Loan Request Form.
Parents must reapply each year.
Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Follow steps to apply for a loan
at under
financial aid section.
Employment
Federal College Work Study
(FCWS)
Federal
government
through FCC
Variable. Based on financial
need. A variety of jobs are
available on campus.
Students enrolled at least
half time (6 credit hours per
semester) in a degree or
certificate program at FCC.
Same as Pell Grant program. Also
must complete an FCC student
employment application.
Student Assistant Program FCC Variable. Awards are not based
on financial need. Priority
is given to applicants with
higher financial need.
Students enrolled at least
half time (6 credit hours per
semester) in a degree or
certificate program at FCC.
Same as FCWS program.
* Financial Aid is not typically available for Continuing Education students. A limited number of scholarships are available for Continuing Education students pursuing
specific courses of study, see page 148.
Financial Aid Chart