Service Members
Read about tuition assistance available from your service branch and click on the link on the right to get started:
Military Benefits
FCC Benefits
Military Priority Registration is available to active-duty service members. To participate in Priority Registration, students must submit the
Priority Registration for Military and Veteran Students form and include a copy of their military orders.
In-County Tuition – Service members who live outside Frederick County should refer to FCC’s
Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes Policy and Procedures to check their eligibility for in-county tuition. Contact VMS with questions.
Recognition at Commencement – Service members (including active duty, reservists, and members of the National Guard) receive a military cord that can be worn at the spring commencement ceremony when graduating with a credit certificate or degree. Contact VMS for more information.
Additional Resources
The Veteran & Military Student Center in Annapolis Hall, room 109, is a campus space that welcomes all veterans, service members, and military-affiliated students. The Center includes a lounge, student computers, free coffee and snacks, and proximity to VMS staff.
The FCC Veterans Club is a student-run club recognized by FCC’s Student Government Association. Contact VMS for more information.
Financial Aid - Students may use military tuition assistance and other sources of financial aid simultaneously. Students are encouraged to complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility for
federal student aid. Students may also be eligible for
state and
institutional grants or scholarships.
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