Culinary Arts & Hospitality Institute

FEQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. How long does it take to complete the Associate degree and certificate programs?
A: The Associate program takes four semesters (2-years) full-time, including an internship, and the Certificate programs take 2 semesters (1-year) full-time (no internship required).

Q: When can I start Classes at FCC?
A: There are two enrollment periods for Culinary Arts and Hospitality courses fall (late August/early June) and spring (early January).

Q: How many credits and what classes should I register for my first semester?
A: New culinary students should take a minimum of seven (7) credits by registering for HOS 112 Food Preparation I (3), HOS 113 Food Preparation II (3) and HOS 121 Sanitation Certification (1) which run concurrently throughout the semester.

Q: Can I transfer credit for courses taken from another school?
A: Because of the unique nature of our curriculum, only select course work can be considered for transfer credit for culinary courses. Eligibility will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis during the advisement process.
Note: Students who have successfully completed academic credit for college level Math and English courses can waive pre-requisites for HOS 112 Food Preparation II and HOS 110 Introduction to Hospitality .

Q: What does it cost to attend FCC?
A: The 2010–2011 total in-county tuition cost for twelve (12) credits is approximately $1490.30 plus uniforms, books, and supplies; however, the actual cost to attend depends on your individual situation and where you live. More information can be found on the tuition and fees page of our web site. We encourage students to apply for financial aid. Our financial aid representatives can then work with you to determine your aid package your eligibility for grants, loans, and need- and merit-based scholarships.

Program Cost for Culinary Certificate

Q: What scholarships do you offer?
A: FCC offers a wide variety of need- and merit-based scholarships, and we encourage you to apply for them. In addition, while you are a student here you will periodically receive a program newsletter, which gives you information about additional industry-based scholarship opportunities.

Q: How do I apply for Financial Aid?
A: Contact the Financial Aid office(301) 864-2480 and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. FCC's Federal Code is 002071.