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Frederick Community College • 2019 J-Term/Spring Credit Schedule • • 301.846.2400 1 0
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, Financial Aid
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 Spring
2019 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
11/5–1/18,
4:30pm
11/30
1/18,
4:30pm
1/18–1/25,
4:30pm
Must pay in full or enroll
in payment plan
1/25,
4:30pm
After 1/25
Must pay in full or enroll
in payment plan
If enrolled after
1/25 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 have submitted all required items on
your "to do" list in Peoplesoft
• You are not suspended from financial aid; and
• You are not in default on a prior student loan
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. See drop
dates listed on page 2.
If you have an incomplete file, you must sign up
for the regular 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.
Financial Aid for J-term
If you are receiving Federal Title IV financial aid
(Federal Pell Grant or Federal Direct Loan) and
have been awarded financial aid for the spring
2019 semester, check with the Financial Aid to
find out how to use financial aid for your tuition
bill for J-term.
Scholarships
FCC offers institutional scholarships. Students
can apply using the online system which is
located on the financial aid page at frederick.
edu. The Academic Works system is open for
applications:
• November 1–December 31 for spring 2019
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
301.846.2476 (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
January 2. Financial Aid available for
spring books
January 2. Spring books available to
purchase and rent
January 21. Bookstore closed
January 23. Textbook buyback
from 9am to 6pm
January 26 (Saturday). 10am–2pm
March 25–April 1. Bookstore closed
May 15,16, 20, and 21. Textbook buyback
from 9am to 6pm
May 27. Bookstore closed