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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
Financial aid recipients are required to attend
classes on a regular basis. Failure to attend classes
can result in a reduction or cancellation of financial
aid awards. Financial aid is canceled for classes
a student is enrolled in but never attends. A
student cannot receive financial aid for courses
that are audited or courses that are repeated more
than once for a higher grade. The financial aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards is also
posted on financial aid webpage.
Typical Expenses used to
Determine Financial Need
The following estimated budgets are used
when calculating the need of average full-
time in-county students (14 credits per
semester) for the full academic year. Budgets
for other categories of students can be
obtained from the financial aid office.
2020–2021 Living at
Home
Living Away
from Home
Estimated Tuition
& Fees
$4,362 $4,362
Books & Supplies 1,200 1,200
Room & Board 4,050 8,100
Transportation 1,800 1,800
Personal 1,800 1,800
Total $13,212 $17,262
Financial Aid
Appeals Process
Students who feel that their financial aid application
was not given proper consideration or who have
been suspended from financial aid eligibility due to
lack of satisfactory academic progress may appeal
the decision. The appeal form must be submitted to
the Financial Aid Office. All appeals are reviewed
by a financial aid committee. Deadlines are
established prior to the start of each semester.
Veteran and Military
Services
The Frederick Community College Veteran and
Military Services department offers academic
and support services for veterans, active duty
service members, and their family members
enrolling into classes at FCC. We strive to provide
a respectful and inclusive link for our returning
veterans to become successful in civilian and
college life. Our focus is on wellness and helping
guide veterans to adapt the skills they developed
from military training and combat experience
to the classroom. We provide a“One-Stop-Shop”
where veterans and families can get all needed
information and assistance in one place.
Department Overview
Frederick Community College (FCC) is approved
by the Maryland Higher Education Commission
(MHEC) for the training of eligible veterans, their
dependents, and active duty personnel. FCC may
certify enrollment to the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA) for approved programs of
study. All veterans except for those using Chapter
31 and Post 9/11 Chapter 33 are responsible for
paying tuition and fees by specified deadlines.
If you are unsure which type of VA education
benefit you qualify for, you may contact the VA
Call Center by phone at 1.888.442.4551 or visit the
VA website at www.gibill.va.gov. You will need
to provide your social security number (or that
of your sponsor, if applying for benefits under
a parent or spouse) when you make the call.
Applying for Veterans Education Benefits
To use education benefits at FCC, students must first
apply for admission to FCC, choose an approved
program, and complete the Veterans Online
Application (VONAPP). If students attended any
other institution prior to FCC, they should review
the Transfer Student requirements (below).
The student should then schedule an appointment
with a Veteran and Military Services advisor by
calling 301.624.2836 or by stopping by A109.
The VA will only pay for courses required by the
student’s current approved program of study. Please
refer to the college catalog for courses required
under each program. If the student enrolls in
non-approved courses, he/she is responsible for
payment of the tuition and fees on their own.
• The VA does not pay for audited courses.
• The VA does pay for a repeated course IF
the student received an unsuccessful grade
on the previous attempt and the repeat
is required for graduation from FCC.
• The VA does pay for courses designated
as remedial, online, practicum, clinical,
and internship/externship.
If a student ceases attendance in a course,
does not officially withdraw and receives a
failing grade, the student may be required to
repay some or all of the education benefits
that he/she received for that course.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requires
that students who receive VA educational benefits
must meet the standards of satisfactory progress
as defined by the college. Students who fail to
make satisfactory academic progress may lose
their approval to receive VA educational benefits.
A student who must withdraw due to mitigating
circumstances should contact the FCC VA Certifying
Official immediately. The student shall be responsible
for any charges that the VA does not cover.
Students receiving education benefits through
Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607 will not receive their
monthly payment until they have certified their
enrollment via Web Automated Verification of
Enrollment (WAVE). This must be done monthly.
Transfer Students
Students who have attended other institutions
of higher education prior to attending FCC
must complete the following steps.
• Apply for admission to FCC.
• Choose an approved program of study.
• Have official copies of all prior college
transcripts submitted to Registration
and Records for evaluation.
• Schedule an appointment with a Veteran
and Military Services advisor by calling
301.624.2836 or stopping by A109.
• Complete the VA Student Questionnaire.
• Complete VA Form 22-1995 or VA Form 22-5495.
• Register for classes.
Guest Students
Students who are attending FCC as their
host institution to obtain credit for a
degree program at their primary institution
must complete the following steps.
• Apply for admission to FCC.
• Complete the Guest Student Declaration
of Intent.
• Schedule an appointment with a Veteran
and Military Services advisor by calling
301.624.2836 or stopping by A109.