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2020 - 2021 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
$639 to $6,345 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
including Maryland Promise
Scholarship
State of Maryland Variable. Refer to the state
scholarship website - mhec.
maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/
FinancialAid/descriptions.aspx
Maryland residents enrolled in a
degree or certificate program. Refer
to state scholarship brochure.
Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA or MSFAA).
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. Students
must submit all requested verification
documents and complete the loan
request form.
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
cost-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 171.
Financial Aid Chart