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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
TYPE OF AID SOURCE AWARD AMOUNTS WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY * HOW TO APPLY
Grants
Federal Pell Grant Federal
government
Annual award may range from
$654 to $6,095 as determined
by a Federal formula. Based on
financial need.
Students who have not earned a
bachelor's or professional degree.
Students who are enrolled in
coursework for an approved degree or
certificate program. Eligibility is based
on EFC from the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid and some students
must enroll in a minimum of six credits
to be eligible.
Complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must
reapply each academic year.
Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG)
Federal
government
Award may range from $100–
$200 per semester. Based on
financial need according to a
federal formula.
Same as Pell Grant program. Priority
must be given to the neediest Pell
Grant recipients. Must be enrolled at
least half time.
Same as Pell Grant program.
Maryland Part-time Grant State of Maryland
through FCC
$300 per semester for 6–8
required credits. $450 per
semester for 9–11 credits. Based
on financial need.
Maryland residents. Students enrolled
for 6–11 required credit hours in an
associate's degree program.
Same as Pell Grant program.
Scholarships
Maryland State Scholarships State of Maryland Variable. Refer to state scholarship
brochure.
Maryland residents enrolled in a
degree or certificate program. Refer
to state scholarship brochure.
Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Apply by March 1. Additional state
applications may be required.
FCC Foundation Scholarships FCC Foundation Variable. Application is available
online at
foundationscholarships
Based on criteria of each scholarship. Complete the scholarship
application online at
foundationscholarships . Students
who are awarded a fall scholarship
do not need to reapply for the spring
semester provided they continue to
meet the award criteria. Application
deadlines are posted online.
Loans
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Federal
government
$5,500 maximum for dependent
freshmen; $9,500 maximum for
independent freshmen; $6,500 for
dependent sophomores; $10,500
maximum for independent
sophomores. Note: Amounts are
requested by the student and
are subject to approval by the
financial aid office.
Students enrolled at least half time (6
required credit hours per semester) in
a degree or certificate program at FCC.
Complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Follow steps to
apply for a loan at
under financial aid section.
Federal Direct Parent Loan
for Undergraduate
Students (FPLUS)
Federal
government
Annual loan limit is the student’s
cost of education minus any
estimated financial aid received.
Parents of dependent students.
Students enrolled at least half time (6
required credit hours per semester) in
a degree or certificate program at FCC.
FCC PLUS Loan Request Form. Parents
must reapply each year. Complete the
Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). Follow steps to apply for a
loan at under financial aid
section.
Employment
Federal College Work Study
(FCWS)
Federal
government
through FCC
Variable. Based on financial need.
A variety of jobs are available on
campus.
Students enrolled at least half time (6
required credit hours per semester) in
a degree or certificate program at FCC.
Same as Pell Grant program. Also must
complete an FCC student employment
application.
Student Assistant Program FCC Variable. Awards are not based on
financial need. Priority is given to
applicants with higher financial
need.
Students enrolled at least half time (6
required credit hours per semester) in
a degree or certificate program at FCC.
Complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must
reapply each academic year. Students
must also complete the FWS Eligibility
form available at
financial-aid/financial-aid/types-of-
financial-aid.aspx#work-study
* Financial Aid is not typically available for Continuing Education (CE) students. A limited number of scholarships are available for CE students pursuing specific courses of study, see page 163.
Financial Aid Chart Academic Departments
There are nine academic departments at Frederick Community College within Arts & Sciences and Career Programs. There are also several academic programs offered by
Continuing Education &Workforce Development (CEWD). Each department has a department chair and/or program manager(s) responsible for academic matters within
that department. Following is a list of credit programs of study offered by the various departments.
Arts & Sciences
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs/
Dean of Arts & Sciences:Dr. Brian Stipelman
Communications, Humanities & Arts
Chair: Dr. Kathy Brooks (301.846.2635)
• American Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory
Program A.A.S. Degree
• American Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory
Program Certificate
• American Sign Language Studies Certificate
• Arts & Humanities A.A. Degree
• Art Area of Concentration
• Audio Production Certificate
• Audio Production Technology Area of
Concentration
• Communications Area of Concentration
• Film & Video Production Area of Concentration
• Film & Video Production Certificate
• Graphic Design Area of Concentration
• Graphic Design Certificate
• Music Area of Concentration
• Theatre Area of Concentration
English
Chair: Frederick Cope (301.846.2584)
• English Area of Concentration
Mathematics
Chair: Mary Mogan-Vallon (240.629.7825)
• Mathematics Area of Concentration
Science
Chair: Dr. Teresa Calzonetti (301.846.2557)
• Biology Area of Concentration
• Biotechnology A.A.S. Degree
• Biotechnology Certificate
• Biotechnology Letter of Recognition
• Chemistry Area of Concentration
• Engineering Area of Concentration
• STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics A.S. Degree
Social Sciences
Chair: Dr. Bruce Thompson (301.846.2535)
• Addictions Counseling Area of Concentration
• Addictions Counseling Certificate
• Child Care Preschool and School Age Teacher
Training Certificate
• Child Care Preschool Teacher Letter of Recognition
• Civil War Studies Certificate
• Corrections Certificate
• Criminal Justice Area of Concentration
• Early Childhood Development A.A.S. Degree
• Early Childhood Development Certificate
• Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special
Education A.A.T. Degree
• Education Area of Concentration
• Elementary Education/Elementary Special
Education A.A.T. Degree
• English Education A.A.T. Degree
• History Area of Concentration
• Human Services Area of Concentration
• Mathematics Education A.A.T. Degree
• Psychology Area of Concentration
• Social Sciences A.A. Degree
• Sociology Area of Concentration
• Spanish Education A.A.T. Degree
Honors College
Honors Coordinator: Dr. Bruce Thompson
(301.846.2535)
• Honors Notation on Transcript
Career Programs
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs/
Dean of Career Programs: Dr. Sandra McCombe
Waller
Allied Health &Wellness
Chair: Jan Sholes (301.846.2503)
• Fitness/Personal Trainer Certificate
• Health and Exercise Sciences Area of
Concentration
• Healthcare Practice Management Certificate
• Medical Assistant A.A.S. Degree
• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Medical Scribe Letter of Recognition
• Physical Education, Coaching Letter of Recognition
• Pre-Health Professions Area of Concentration
• Respiratory Care A.A.S. Degree
• Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree
• Surgical Technology Certificate
Computing & Business Technology
Chair: Dr. Karen Wilson (301.624.2848)
• Accounting A.A.S. Degree
• Accounting Letter of Recognition
• Agricultural Business Basics Letter of Recognition
• Architectural Computer Aided Design Certificate
• Business Accounting Certificate
• Business Administration A.A. Degree
• Business Basics Letter of Recognition
• Business Management A.A.S. Degree
• Business Management Certificate
• Computer Aided Design Operator Certificate
• Computer Aided Design Technology Area of
Concentration
• Computer Animation Certificate
• Computer Science A.S. Degree
• Computer Science Studies Certificate
• Computer Studies Certificate
• Computer Support Specialist Certificate
• Computerized Accounting Certificate
• Construction Management &
Supervision Certificate