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Tuition Rates for
International Students
A foreign national lawfully admitted for
residence in the United States may be
considered a resident for tuition purposes if the
domicile requirements of this policy have been
satisfied. In-county residency is based upon the
same three-month status and other proof of
residency documents as all other students. For
methods of proof, please refer to our current
catalog. Once domicile has been established,
the following visa types determine residency:
Visa
A Diplomats, family, staff In-County
B Temporary visitor Out-of-State
C Aliens in transit Out-of-State
E Treaty trader-Taiwan
only
In-County
F Student and
dependents
Out-of-State
G Representative of a
world organization
In-County
H1 or H4 Temporary worker
and dependents
In-County
H2 or H3 Other specialty
workers
Out-of-State
I Foreign media/
journalist
In-County
J Exchange visitor, au
pair, scholar
Out-of-State
K Fiancé of US citizen/
Frederick County
resident
In-County
L Intracompany
transferee
In-County
M Foreign vocational
student, dependents
Out-of-State
R Religious worker In-County
TN Professionals under
NAFTA agreement
Out-of-state
V Spouse or child of
permanent resident
In-County
Permanent
Resident;
Green
Card;
Refugee,
Asylee
In-County
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 2015–2016 Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.
fafsa.gov and list FCC’s school code in step 6
(002071). Deadline to apply is June 30, 2016.
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 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 summer
2016 semester:
A financial aid file is considered complete when
all required documents have been received.
If you
register
for classes
between
Financial Aid
Application Must be
completed by
Payment
Due By
4/20–5/20,
4:30 p.m. 4/22 5/20,
4:30 p.m.
5/20–6/3,
4:30 p.m.
Must pay in full or
enroll in payment
plan
6/3,
4:30 p.m.
After 6/3
Must pay in full or
enroll in payment
plan
Prior to
session
start date
If you have any questions about your financial
aid status or financial aid award amounts,
you can contact the Financial Aid Office at
301.846.2620 or email your questions to
.
For other questions on your student account
balance, contact the Student Accounts office
at 301.846.2456 or email your questions to
.
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 notify the Coordinator for Deaf
& Hard of Hearing Services 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
240.629.7819;
Bookstore
The bookstore is located at the main entrance of
the Student Center, Building H.
Bookstore Calendar
May 23. . . . .Summer 2016 books available to
purchase and rent
May 30. . . . . . . . . . . . Bookstore closed
July 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookstore closed
August 16. . . . . . . .Textbook buyback from
9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.