Admissions

Submit an Application

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Use the Online Application to apply for admission to FCC.

• The application is the first step towards enrolling in credit programs to earn a degree or certificate. 
• For Continuing Education & Workforce Development programs, no application is necessary, just sign up.  

FCC operates with open admissions by offering admittance to all students who apply to the College.

• Selective admissions programs require an additional application: 
  • American Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Program
  • Honors College
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Respiratory Care
  • Surgical Technology

Once your application is processed, you will receive a letter in the mail with your student ID number and your email username that will allow you to access your online myFCC account. You will need this information for each step of the enrollment process.

Financial Aid

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Apply for financial aid to determine your qualifications for federal and state aid, institutional grants, work study options, and student loans.

Scholarships

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Apply for scholarships offered through the FCC Foundation and other external organizations.

Financial Services & Student Accounts

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Visit Financial Services for more information about financial aid, tuition and fees, and payment plans.

Placement Testing & Sending Transcripts

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Recognizing that not everyone arrives with the same educational background, and not everyone is ready for the same level of math and English classes, there are a few things you will need to do to help us to successfully place you academically.

To comply with the Maryland College and Career Readiness Act of 2013, the Academic Placement Policy, and Academic Placement Procedures of FCC, the College requires that:

• Upon entering the College, all new students, unless otherwise exempted, must complete all mathematics, reading, writing, and skills placement tests before enrolling in developmental or credit courses.
• Upon entering the College, all new students who are seeking a degree must file a degree plan that is developed in consultation with an academic advisor.
• Upon reaching 24 credits, all new students must have completed developmental courses and the first college level English and math courses required by their degree plan.

All new students must complete placement tests in mathematics, reading, and writing placement before enrolling in developmental or credit courses. In special circumstances, the College may exempt placement test requirements for students with previous college credits, grades, or test scores that meet specific criteria.

In order to determine if you need to take placement tests you will need to submit the following documents:

• High school transcript and previous college transcripts
• College entrance exam scores from SAT and/or ACT
• Advanced Placement (AP) test scores and International Baccalaureate (IB) test scores

These documents will determine which placement tests you are required to take, the courses you should register for, and/or the courses you are eligible to receive credit for based on previous grades or scores. Send exemptions to [email protected]. All exemption requirements can be found in the Testing Guide.

Visit the Testing Center for information on placement testing, to download a study guide, or to schedule a placement testing appointment.

GPA Placement Guidelines

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*GPA exemption from testing applies to unweighted, Maryland high school GPA for non-Dual Enrollment students.

Testing Exemptions

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FCC administers the  ACCUPLACER test to ensure the appropriate placement level for all new students. Up to date information regarding placement testing can be found at the Testing Center. 

To be exempt from ACCUPLACER, students must have the following scores within the last five years:

If you have taken specific FCPS courses or have earned specific AP scores, you may have earned college credit. Check with your Advisor.