Eligibility Requirements

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Any incoming or current FCC student who is the primary caregiver to one or more children 17 years of age or younger and can demonstrate financial need is eligible to apply for Parents Lead. Before submitting an application, applicants must do the following:

• Complete an application to Frederick Community College.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MHEC One App, depending on citizenship status.
• Complete appropriate placement test or provided documentation of appropriate placement level in English (ENGL75 or higher) and math (MATH120A or higher).
• Schedule and attend an intake appointment with the Adult and Parent Education and Outreach Coordinator, Jennifer Leonard at [email protected].

Program Requirements

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After submitting the application, qualified applicants must sign up for an initial 30-minute conversation with a program staff member to complete the acceptance process.

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
• Schedule and meet monthly with a dedicated program staff member.
• Engage in Parents Lead and/or Student Success Program virtual or on-campus activities.

Student Support Services

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As a cohort (learning community), this educational program delivers dedicated support and personalized coaching assistance from FCC Student Success Programs staff.

Financial Assistance

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Selected participants will receive a scholarship for childcare while parents attend classes, or for other costs associated with childcare. Parents Lead scholarships are provided by the FCC Foundation. Additional financial aid is available to assist eligible students with course tuition, fees, and additional expenses such as textbooks. Please visit FCC Financial Aid.

Parents Lead Application Process

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Complete the Parents Lead Application to get started. All applicants will receive an email with instructions on how to schedule a Parents Lead intake appointment with the Office of Student Success Programs.

Schedule Appointment

College Success for Single Mothers

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FCC is proud to be part of the College Success for Single Mothers Project. We collected data on our single mothers’ and student parents’ lived experiences and implemented action plans to expand services that foster student success.