Cost & Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Frederick Community College makes getting a college education affordable. Our Financial Aid Office is here to help you apply for local, state, and federal aid options including scholarships, grants, work study positions, and student loans.
Apply for Financial Aid
Apply for Financial Aid
Apply for Scholarships
Apply for Scholarships
Check Your Awards
Check Your Awards
Tuition & Fees
Our tuition and fees are less than half of what they are at four-year public colleges in Maryland.
Annual costs for a full-time in-county student taking 30 credit hours per year, often 15 credit hours during fall and spring semesters:
4-Year Public College $12,462
$12,462
4-Year Private College $43,425
Source: The College Board National Average Tuition and Fees and Room and Board 2015-16
Summer tuition and fees per credit are:
$147.24
In-County:
$289.24
Out-of-County:
$382.24
Out-of-State:
Explore how to plan and pay for your college education with the Net Price Calculator.
Residency & Tuition
Summer Tuition and Fees
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| Credits |
In-County |
Out-of-County |
Out-of-State |
| 1 |
$147.24 |
$289.24 |
$382.24 |
| 2 |
$294.48 |
$578.48 |
$764.48 |
| 3 |
$441.72 |
$867.72 |
$1,146.72 |
| 4 |
$588.96 |
$1,156.96 |
$1,528.96 |
| 5 |
$736.20 |
$1,446.20 |
$1,911.20 |
| 6 |
$883.44 |
$1,735.44 |
$2,293.44 |
| 7 |
$1,030.68 |
$2,024.68 |
$2,675.68 |
| 8 |
$1,177.92 |
$2,313.92 |
$3,057.92 |
| 9 |
$1,325.16 |
$2,603.16 |
$3,440.16 |
| 10 |
$1,472.40 |
$2,892.40 |
$3,822.40 |
| 11 |
$1,616.40 |
$3,178.40 |
$4,201.40 |
| 12 |
$1,760.40 |
$3,464.40 |
$4,580.40 |
| 13 |
$1,904.40 |
$3,750.40 |
$4,959.40 |
| 14 |
$2,048.40 |
$4,036.40 |
$5,338.40 |
| 15 |
$2,192.40 |
$4,322.40 |
$5,717.40 |
| 16 |
$2,336.40 |
$4,608.40 |
$6,096.40 |
Amounts include tuition, consolidated service fee, and student activity fee.
*Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.
| Tuition* |
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| In-County per credit hour |
$120.00 |
| Out-of-County per credit hour |
$262.00 |
| Out-of-State per credit hour |
$355.00 |
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| Fees** |
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Consolidated service fee (per credit hour)
Every student taking a credit course will be required to pay a consolidated service fee per credit hour. This fee supports costs associated with registration, transcripts, commencement, various instructional and support services, technology costs, capital expenditures including capital improvements, parking, maintenance and repair of College equipment/systems, and safety and security needs. |
$24.00 |
Student Activities (10 credit maximum)
The student activity fee is charged to all credit students each academic term. The revenue generated goes into a special account administered by the SGA to fund social, recreational, and cultural events, campus clubs and student organizations, authorized student travel and service trips, and annual signature student events. Fee charged on a credit hour basis for up to a maximum of 10 credit hours. |
$3.24 |
| Admissions Application |
no charge |
| Schedule Change |
no charge |
| Credit by Portfolio (per credit hour) |
50% of tuition |
| Credit by Departmental Exam (per credit hour) |
50% of tuition |
| Building Trades (per class) |
$71.40 |
| Welding (per class) |
$100.00 |
| Applied Music (per class) |
$490.00 |
Culinary Arts (per class)
Please refer to the specific HOS course. Some courses require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set. |
$121.00 |
FEMA (per credit hour)
***Module Exam (subject to change) |
$88.00
$100.00 |
Physical Education Fees
Please refer to the specific PE course for fees that may be payable to the site where the class meets. |
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Surgical Technology Fees
Please refer to the specific ST course for fees that may be required. |
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*Tuition and fees rates are subject to change.
** In special cases, the college may charge additional fees. Some classes may charge additional fees for equipment or materials.
*** Payment is due at time of registration and nonrefundable.
Students are responsible for the purchase of texts and other materials for each class. The average cost is about $150 per course. |
Financial Aid News
Changes for 2018-2019 Financial Aid Processing:
Visit www.fafsa.gov to complete the 2017-2018 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The FAFSA requires information from your most recent income taxes. For the 2017-2018 FAFSA, income tax information from 2015 or 2016 may be referenced.
We are Going Mostly Electronic
After completing and submitting the FAFSA form, refer to your myFCC account for a checklist of financial aid tasks that you may need to complete. Check myFCC regularly for Financial Aid award status updates.
Please note: "Estimated" loan amounts indicate the maximum eligible amount for a student who is enrolled full-time. An "Estimated" loan amount status does not secure course registrations nor guarantee receipt of all funds. To apply for a Direct Student Loan, complete a submitted Direct Student Loan Request Form. Contact your adviser or the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Have Questions About The Status Of Your Financial Aid?
Students are encouraged to check their financial award status by visiting myFCC. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Please note: Financial aid will only pay for courses that are required for your academic plan. Confirm program requirements by visiting myFCC, the College Academic Catalog, or by consulting the Counseling and Advising Office.
Charging Books Using Financial Aid
Paying for Books
If you are awarded financial aid that exceeds the actual cost of tuition and fees, you may elect to use the additional funds to purchase books from the FCC Bookstore.
Visit the Student Accounts Office and request a Student Account Summary to determine if your financial award exceeds the cost of tuition and fees.
Loan Exit Counseling
Loan Exit Counseling is required for all departing students and those who drop below half-time enrollment (5 credits or less per term). Loan Exit Counseling is a federal requirement and should be completed at www.nslds.ed.gov
Loan Exit Counseling prepares students for loan repayment, explains student loan rights and responsibilities, and identifies repayment plan options.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you plan to leave school, graduate, or drop below half-time enrollment.
Student Accounts
FCC provides students with flexible options for paying their college tuition. Please take note of important payment deadlines which can be found in the front of each class schedule. If you still have questions, please call 301.846.2658 or email us.
Fall 2018 Payment Plans Available Now