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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Tuition & Fees
Student Activity Fee ($3.34):
The Student Activity Fee is a fee charged to
all credit students each academic term. The
revenue generated goes into a special account
administered by the Student Government
Association to fund social, recreational, and
cultural events, campus clubs and student
organizations, authorized student travel and
service trips, and annual signature student events
such as New Student Convocation, Success
Week, Welcome Week, and Wellness Events. The
fee is charged on a credit hour basis for up to a
maximum of 10 credit hours.
Additional Fees**
Credit by Portfolio
(per credit hour). 50% of tuition
Credit by Departmental Exam
(per credit hour). 50% of tuition
American Sign Language Immersion
Experience(ASLS 250). $120
Applied Music Fee (per class). $490
Building Trades
HVAC and Electrical (per class). $71.40
Welding (per class). $100
Culinary Arts (per class). $121
Please refer to the specific HCTI course. Some courses
require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set.
Expedited Transcripts Fee
Expedited service for e-transcripts
delivered electronically. $5.00
Expedited service for printed transcripts
delivered by USPS. $7.50
FEMA Fee (per credit hour) . $88
Module Fee (per module). $100
Physical Education Fees
Please refer to the specific PHED course for fees that may
be payable to the site where the class meets.
Surgical Technology Fees
Please refer to the specific SURG course for fees that may
be required.
** In special cases, the College may charge additional fees.
Some classes may charge additional fees for equipment
or materials.
Students are responsible for the purchase of
textbooks and other materials for each class. The
average cost is about $150 per course.
In special cases the college may charge additional
fees. These fees will be printed in the academic
schedule each semester.
Explanation of Student
Tuition & Fee Charges
Tuition and fees partially cover the cost of a
student’s education. While students contribute
a substantial amount toward the cost of
attendance at FCC through the tuition and fee
charges listed above, the majority of funding
for a student’s education is provided by
Frederick County and the State of Maryland.
Tuition
Tuition charges are the primary source of student
revenue and partially offset the cost of instruction
at FCC. Tuition is charged based on each credit hour.
Out-of-county and out-of-state students are charged
higher tuition rates per credit hour to offset state and
county funding provided.
Special Fees for Recreation, Skiing & Other
Courses
The college charges special fees for courses that
require significant out-of-classroom experiences
which generate additional expenses. The skiing
course requires skis and lift tickets. Please refer
to the specific PE course for other fees that
may be payable directly to the site where the
class meets. Some courses may require field
trips which may also incur minimal fees.
Continuing Education &
Workforce Development
(non-credit) Tuition
Continuing Education courses are individually priced.
Refer to the current Continuing Education class
schedule for tuition and fees for each class.
Out-of-County fee per course. $5.00
Out-of-State fee per course. $10.00
One-time per year Registration fee. $8.00
Books and Supplies
Students are responsible for getting required texts
and/or materials for courses. The average cost per
course to purchase books Is about $150.
Book and course material information is available on
the Bookstore’s website,
Books and other course materials can be purchased,
and sometimes rented, in the Bookstore. Books can
also be ordered and paid for through the Bookstore's
web site to be shipped to you or held for pick up in
the store.
Credits In-County
Out-of-
County
Out-of-State
1 $153.74 $301.74 $398.74
2 $307.48 $603.48 $797.48
3 $461.22 $905.22 $1,196.22
4 $614.96 $1,206.96 $1,594.96
5 $768.70 $1,508.70 $1,993.70
6 $922.44 $1,810.44 $2,392.44
7 $1,076.18 $2,112.18 $2,791.18
8 $1,229.92 $2,413.92 $3,189.92
9 $1,383.66 $2,715.66 $3,588.66
10 $1,537.40 $3,017.40 $3,987.40
11 $1,687.80 $3,315.80 $4,382.80
12 $1,838.20 $3,614.20 $4,778.20
13 $1,988.60 $3,912.60 $5,173.60
14 $2,139.00 $4,211.00 $5,569.00
15 $2,289.40 $4,509.40 $5,964.40
16 $2,439.80 $4,807.80 $6,359.80
* Tuition and fees rates are subject to change.
Tuition*
In-County per credit hour. $125
Out-of-County per credit hour. $273
Out-of-State per credit hour . $370
Consolidated Service Fee ($25.40):
Every student taking a credit course will be
required to pay a consolidated service fee per
credit hour. The consolidated service fee supports
costs associated with registration, transcripts,
commencement, various instructional and support
services, technology costs, capital expenditures
including capital improvements, parking,
maintenance and repair of College equipment/
systems, and safety and security needs.
2019-2020
Credit Tuition and Fees Chart
Tuition rates are subject to change.
*The information below shows the current
tuition and fee rates for the 2019/2020 academic
year. The rates are subject to change and will be
posted on the website once they are approved.
To view tuition rates, visit
With the student’s approval, books and supplies can
be charged at the FCC Bookstore against available
financial aid. Financial aid awards do not, however,
automatically cover the costs of books and supplies.
A textbook payment plan is available to students
using the tuition payment plan. Students who are
using the tuition payment plan are automatically
eligible to use the textbook payment plan.
Schedule of Payments
All tuition charges and fees must be paid by the
scheduled due date. Acceptable payment methods
include cash, check, money order, credit cards
(Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).
FCC also participates in a deferred tuition payment
plan for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Checks and money orders should be made payable
to Frederick Community College. They should include
the student’s name and I.D.
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 Nelnet, 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.
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 and Fees Policy and
Procedure
I. Philosophy and Scope
Frederick Community College (“FCC” or the
“College”) is committed to providing an
affordable, quality educational experience. The
College adheres to fair and equitable practices
consistent with state laws and regulations when
establishing tuition, fees, and refund procedures.
This Policy and Procedures establishes
criteria for tuition and fees.
II. Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy
and Procedures
A. “Deferred Payment Plan” refers to an
agreement between a student and a third-party
vendor which allows for the payment of tuition
and fees to be made in monthly installments.
B. “Drop Zone” refers to specific dates
throughout the credit registration cycle when
students are dropped for non-payment of
tuition and fees. Students must have paid
tuition and fees in full, have enough financial
aid to cover tuition/fees, or be enrolled in the
deferred payment plan to avoid the drop zone.
C. “Financial Obligation” refers to
outstanding charges owed to the College.
D.“Residency” refers to a student’s domicile
at the time of application. (See related
Residency Policy and Procedures).
E.“Workdays” refers to Monday
through Friday and does not include
weekends, holidays, scheduled breaks,
or other days the College is closed.
III. Tuition and Fees
A. Credit Classes
Credit tuition rates are approved annually by
the Board of Trustees. Rates are based on one
of the following three residency classifications:
in-county, out-of-county, or outof-state. Tuition
rates for credit classes are listed in the Credit
Schedule, in the Academic Catalog, and on the
College website at . Tuition
for credit classes is assessed on a per credit hour
basis. Students are also charged a consolidated
service fee and a student activity fee. Fee rates
are approved annually by the Board of Trustees.
Fee rates for credit classes are listed in the Credit
Schedule, in the Academic Catalog, and on
the College website at .
Some credit classes may require the
purchase of additional materials or
fees associated with the class.
All tuition and fees for credit classes must be
paid each session by the deadlines established
in the Credit Schedule. Exceptions are: amounts
awarded by financial aid; reimbursement
approved and submitted by a third party; and
enrollment in the deferred payment plan.
If full payment is not made by the established
deadline, class(es) will be dropped to
reconcile student accounts. Students
should check their myFCC email account for
updated student account information.
Outstanding financial obligations must be
paid before future registration in any credit
or continuing education and workforce
development (CEWD) classes is permitted,
or diplomas/transcripts are issued.
B. Non-Credit Continuing Education and
Workforce Development
The tuition and class fees for non-credit CEWD
classes are set and approved on a per class
basis by the Associate Vice President for CEWD
and/or program Executive Director(s). Students
should check the online registration system
for the most current
rates or check the CEWD Class Schedule.
The College reserves the right to adjust the
tuition and fees without prior notification.
A non-refundable non-credit CEWD registration
fee is charged annually for all students.
Out-of-county residents will be charged an
additional tuition fee of $5 per class.
Out-of-state residents will be charged an
additional tuition fee of $10 per class.