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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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 www.frederick.
edu. 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
Check the college website, for the
most up-to-date student policies and procedures.
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
out-of-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 and/or fees
associated with the class. Please review the
Credit Schedule for more information.
B. Non-Credit Continuing Education
and Workforce Development
The tuition and class fees for non-credit
Continuing Education and Workforce
Development (CEWD) classes are set
and approved on a per class basis by
the Provost/Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs, Continuing Education, and
Workforce Development and/or Associate
Vice President for CEWD. Students should
check the online registration system (https://
for the most
current rates or check the CEWD Class
Schedule. A non-refundable registration
fee is charged annually for all students.
The College reserves the right to adjust the
tuition and fees without prior notification.
Out-of-county and Out-of-state residents
will be charged an additional fee per class.