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Frederick Community College • Summer 2019 Credit Schedule • • 301.846.2400 1 0
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 their 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
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
Summer 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.
If you
register
for classes
between
FAFSA and all required
documentation must
be completed by
Payment
due by
4/22–5/16,
4:00 p.m. 4/24
5/16,
4:00 p.m.
5/16–5/29,
4:00 p.m.
Must pay in full or enroll
in payment plan
5/29,
4:00 p.m.
After 5/29 Must pay in full or enroll
in payment plan
If enrolled after
5/29 by session
start date.
Eligible students can now use Federal
Pell Grants to pay for summer classes.
The U.S Department of Education has changed
eligibility limits for Federal Pell Grants. Students
who were not full time for fall 2018 and spring
2019 semester can use the remaining eligibility for
summer classes. For students who were full time
fall 2018 and spring 2019, and will be enrolled in at
least six credits required of their FCC degree, can be
eligible for additional Federal Pell Grant Funds.
Scholarships
FCC offers institutional scholarships. Students can
apply using the online system which is located on
the financial aid page at . The Academic
Works system is open for applications:
• May 1 – May 15 for Summer 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