Admissions
Adult Students
Students of all ages fill our classrooms in pursuit of diverse dreams. Half of all FCC students are over the age of 22. Whether your goal is to start college, complete a degree started long ago, change careers, upgrade your skills, or begin your own education after raising a family, we'll help you chart your path every step of the way.
You'll fit right in, and FCC offers help at every turn:
- Career planning and transfer guidance,
- Courses and programs relevant to today's job market,
- Excellent faculty, staff and facilities,
- Affordable tuition and financial assistance,
- Online classes and degrees,
- Career and personal enrichment programs in a variety of subjects.
To become an FCC student, just follow these seven simple steps:
- 1. Apply online here
- 2. Apply for financial aid and scholarships here
- 3. Take placement tests as required or needed
- 4. Meet with a counselor
- 5. Register for classes
- 6. Pay your bill
- 7. Buy books
New students who have previously attended college may have transferable college credit and should submit official copies of transcripts from all colleges attended for evaluation. Transferable college credit can exempt you from placement tests as follows:
| If you have completed | You are exempt from |
| English Composition | Reading & Writing tests |
| 12 college credits including at least 3 credits of General Education courses, but not English Composition | Reading test |
| College level math | Math test |
Please note: While an advisor can work from an unofficial copy of transcripts to determine if placement testing is needed, an official transcript must be submitted to receive credit for prior college work.