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.
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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 (In State) $10,230
$10,230
4-Year Private College $35,830
Source: The College Board Trends in College Pricing 2018, Table 1.
Tuition and fees per credit are:
$149.64
In-County:
$293.64
Out-of-County:
$388.64
Out-of-State:
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Residency & Tuition
Tuition and Fees
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| Credits |
In-County |
Out-of-County |
Out-of-State |
| 1 |
$149.64 |
$293.64 |
$388.64 |
| 2 |
$299.28 |
$587.28 |
$777.28 |
| 3 |
$448.92 |
$880.92 |
$1165.92 |
| 4 |
$598.56 |
$1174.56 |
$1554.56 |
| 5 |
$748.20 |
$1468.20 |
$1943.20 |
| 6 |
$897.84 |
$1761.84 |
$2331.84 |
| 7 |
$1047.48 |
$2055.48 |
$2720.48 |
| 8 |
$1197.12 |
$2349.12 |
$3109.12 |
| 9 |
$1346.76 |
$2642.76 |
$3497.76 |
| 10 |
$1496.40 |
$2936.40 |
$3886.40 |
| 11 |
$1642.80 |
$3226.80 |
$4271.80 |
| 12 |
$1789.20 |
$3517.20 |
$4657.20 |
| 13 |
$1935.60 |
$3807.60 |
$5042.60 |
| 14 |
$2082.00 |
$4098.00 |
$5428.00 |
| 15 |
$2228.40 |
$4388.40 |
$5813.40 |
| 16 |
$2374.80 |
$4678.80 |
$6198.80 |
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 |
$122.00 |
| Out-of-County per credit hour |
$266.00 |
| Out-of-State per credit hour |
$361.00 |
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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. |
$24.40 |
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)
Payment is due at time of registration and nonrefundable. |
$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.
Students are responsible for the purchase of texts and other materials for each class. The average cost is about $150 per course. |
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.
Spring 2019 Payment Plans Available Now