FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
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Financial Responsibility
Students are individually responsible for payment
of tuition, fees and all other charges at FCC. If the
college does not receive payment from third parties,
students will be billed directly for all charges and are
expected to pay.
Stopping payment on checks written to FCC to
cover tuition and fees does not relieve students
of their responsibility to pay for incurred charges.
Students must follow the designated procedure
for withdrawing from classes and obtaining tuition
refunds. Outstanding financial balances must be paid
before future registration is permitted, grades are
released, or enrollment certifications, diplomas or
transcripts are issued.
Tuition Payment Requirements
Tuition and fees payment deadlines are listed in the
schedule of classes. Failure to make a payment by the
applicable deadline could result in being dropped
from all classes. During peak registration, refunds
may be delayed until after the add/drop period.
Please ensure that your account is paid in full by the
applicable deadlines. View your account online at
or at the Student Accounts Office.
Please note it is the responsibility of the student to
drop/change classes and not the responsibility of the
college.
Deferred Tuition Payment Plan
The college offers a payment plan to assist students
with tuition. The plan is called FACTS, and for a
minimal fee, tuition costs will be paid automatically in
monthly installments from either a checking account
or credit card. Students who enroll early benefit from
more installments. Students are required to sign up
online at . For more information,
contact the Student Accounts Office.
FCC’s Deferred Tuition Payment Plan is available
for some Continuing Education courses. For more
information, call 301.846.2456.
Please note the student is responsible to notify the
Student Accounts Office if classes are added/dropped
causing adjustments. Plan subject to change without
notice.
Tuition Sponsorship by a Third Party
Students are responsible for all tuition and fees. If a
third party such as, but not limited to, a federal, state,
or municipal government agency or employer agrees
to pay tuition and fees, students are not relieved
of their primary responsibility. In the event that
such a party fails to honor its agreement, Frederick
Community College reserves the right to bill students
directly.
Tuition & Tuition Refund
Policy and Procedure
Policy
A. The Board of Trustees shall establish tuition
and fee rates for each academic year consistent
with State law and supportive of the educational
program offered. Tuition is charged based on
each credit hour. Out-of-county and out-of-state
students are charged higher tuition rates per credit
hour.
1. Tuition waivers may be granted in accordance
with State law and regulations.
2. The College will develop and publish procedures
to provide refunds to students when appropriate.
A. Tuition
1. All past financial obligations must be paid at
the time of registration unless other arrangements
are made. Students are individually responsible for
payment of tuition, fees and all other charges at
Frederick Community College. If a third party such
as, but not limited to, a federal, State, or municipal
governmental agency or employer agrees to pay
tuition and fees, students are not relieved of their
primary responsibility. In the event that such a
party fails to honor its agreement, the College
reserves the right to bill students directly.
2. All tuition and fees must be paid by the deadline
established in the course schedule each semester
except for amounts expected to be covered by
financial aid, third party reimbursement, or the
College’s approved deferred tuition payment plan.
3. Failure to make a payment by the applicable
deadline could result in being dropped from all
classes. Accounts with a partial payment do not
guarantee a seat and may also result in being
dropped from all classes. It is the responsibility of
the student to drop/change classes and is not the
responsibility of the College.
4. Stopping payment on checks written to the
College to cover tuition and fees does not relieve
students of their responsibility to pay for incurred
charges. A check returned for non-sufficient funds
will be turned over to a check collection company
which will attempt to electronically collect an
additional two times. If successful, the student will
be charged a fee by the company.
5. Students must follow designated procedures
for withdrawing from classes and obtaining tuition
refunds. Outstanding financial balances must be
paid before future registration is permitted, grades
are released, or enrollment certifications, diplomas
or transcripts are issued.
6. Non-credit, continuing education courses are
individually priced and billed monthly if not paid at
time of registration.
7. Payment
a. Students may pay by credit or debit card.
Applicable refunds will be made to the credit
card within 60 days.
(1) No credit card payments will be accepted
over the phone.
(2) Web payments can be made at www.
b. Students may pay by cash or check. Applicable
refunds will be made by check to the student
within 60 days.
c. Students may utilize the deferred payment
plan. For a minimal fee, tuition costs will be paid
automatically in monthly installments from either
a checking account or credit card. The student is
responsible to notify the Cashier’s Office if classes
are added/dropped causing adjustments. The
plan is subject to change without notice.
d. Payment can be made at the cashier’s office.
e. See Schedule of Courses for specific payment
information and dates.
8. When payment is not made by established dates,
accounts will be processed as outlined below.
a. Finance will review the accounts placed on
hold with appropriate departments to determine
the validity of all holds.
b. The first past due notice will be sent
approximately two weeks after the beginning
of the semester. A financial obligation indicator
is placed on the student’s account at the end
of 30 days. A second past due notice is sent
approximately thirty days later. A third and final
notice is sent thirty days after the second notice.
The accounts will be forwarded to the Maryland
Central Collection Unit (MDCCU) by the end of
the semester if payment-in-full has not been
received.
c. Once the account balance is paid in full,
all collection indicators will be removed. In
the event financial aid is later removed from
a student account causing a balance to be
reinstated, the collection process will begin with
a first past due notice.
9. If an account has been sent to the MDCCU,
the College will not accept payment on that
account. Once proper documentation of payment
is provided by the student showing payment in
full to MDCCU, registration will be allowed. Proper
documentation is web payment confirmation from
MDCCU that clearly identifies the account paid in
full.
B. Tuition Refund
1. To obtain a refund of tuition and fees upon
withdrawal from the College, students must submit
a withdrawal form to the Welcome & Registration
Center. Refunds will be calculated from the date
the withdrawal form is received by the Welcome &
Registration Center.
2. Schedule of Refunds
a. Period of Enrollment: Portion of Tuition & Fees