Frederick Community College • Spring 2025 Credit Schedule • frederick.edu • 301.846.2400 12 Recommended deadline for the Spring 2025 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 Students should submit all required paperwork by November 1, 2024 for the Spring semester to allow for processing Students submitting paperwork after this deadline should sign up for a payment plan to ensure they are not dropped for non-payment* Submission of a FAFSA and paperwork is not a guarantee of eligibility for financial aid * Please refer to pages 2-3 for payment deadlines and drop zone information. Maryland State Scholarships Information about the application process and important deadline dates for Maryland State Scholarships please check: wwwmhecstatemdus It is important that each student create a MDCAPS account on the portal to receive information about Maryland State scholarships and to view requested documents 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: • October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 for Spring 2025 semester Contact Michael Thornton, scholarship program manager, in the FCC Foundation Office, 3018462438 to explore your options Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) FERPA, commonly known as the Buckley Amendment, was issued by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in the 1976 Federal Register The regulations were transferred to the Department of Education when it was established and codified in Part 99 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations The purpose of FERPA is to afford certain rights to students concerning their educational records FERPA applies to all schools that receive funding under most programs administered by the Secretary of Education Most postsecondary institutions, both public and private, generally receive such funding and must, therefore, comply with FERPA FERPA applies to all education records maintained by a postsecondary institution, or by any party acting for the institution, which are directly related to the student These include, but are not limited to, assessment test scores, academic standing, rosters, class schedule, or any information that would make the student’s identification easily traceable FCC may release directory information, which includes student’s name, dates of attendance, and enrollment status–see the FCC catalog for a complete list Students wishing to restrict directory information or grant additional access must contact Registration and Records (in writing) with their request There is no expiration date for these access exceptions Contact Registration and Records for additional information The Consent to Release Student Educational Records is an electronic form available online at www.frederick.edu/admissions/registration-forms.aspx BOOKSTORE The Bookstore is located at the main entrance of the Student Center Stop in for school supplies, snacks, and the latest FCC gear Order your books online at bookstore.frederick.edu Ordering assistance is available by emailing bookstore@frederick edu, or in person at our customer service counter Counter service for course materials is available with your FCC Student ID The store offers in-store pickup, delivery to Student Center Smart Lockers for pickup after hours, or shipping to your address Students may use their financial aid credit balance towards the purchase of their course materials and supplies To pay with SFA online, select Student Web Charge as the payment method Students are responsible for purchasing their course materials Visit bookstore.frederick.edu and search with your student ID for more details FCC has partnered with Slingshot to automatically provide all required course materials to Open Campus, Career Pathways, and Early College students in alignment with the Maryland Blueprint for Education Information regarding access to digital books and materials will be sent directly to students’ FCC email addresses Contact the Bookstore for more information [email protected] DINING SERVICES FCC has partnered with Canteen USA to manage the Cougar Café, Coffee Shop, and Catering services For hours of operation and additional information, visit frederick.edu/student-resources/dining-services.aspx Canteen can be contacted at cafemanager@frederick edu or by phone at 3018462738 FCC LIVE WELL Various food resources are available on main campus and at the Monroe Center, as well as services for mental and physical wellness FCC is committed to providing free access to these services to support students through any challenges they may be having For details, contact livewell@frederickedu or 3016242786 More information can be found at frederick.edu/needsupport
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