The Allied Health Academy provides training, personalized success coaching, and support from a dedicated Student Success Programs staff member and consideration for financial assistance to eligible students who want to become certified nursing assistants (CNA), geriatric nursing assistants (GNA), phlebotomy technicians, sterile processing technicians, or dental assistants.

 

Program Benefits

• Personalized success coaching and support from a dedicated Student Success Programs staff member
• Connection to on-campus and community resources
• Success workshops and other activities geared toward student success and retention
• Consideration for financial assistance based on financial need

 

Program Eligibility

Eligible participants include Frederick County residents who want to become certified nursing assistants (CNA), geriatric nursing assistants (GNA), phlebotomy technicians, sterile processing technicians, or dental assistants and meet one of the following criteria:

• Single parents
• Unemployed
• Underemployed
• Individuals facing other barriers

 

Financial Assistance

Students will receive consideration for the Allied Health scholarship distributed through the FCC Foundation, which can be used toward the cost of attendance at FCC, including tuition and book assistance.
 

Special Thanks to Donors of the Allied Health Scholarship

 

Contact the FCC Foundation for more info regarding the CEWD Scholarship.

 

The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program supports eligible FCC students by providing increased access to affordable on-campus childcare services. Student-parents who are accepted into the program will receive a voucher to help cover the cost of child care services at participating childcare centers. The CCAMPIS program is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

 

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The Family Resource Center (FRC) is a virtual space full of support, resources, and acknowledgement for our student parents, caregivers, and adult community. Our center will offer family-friendly space for specialized guidance, focus groups, study space and clubs. Through the FRC we will provide students the accessibility and environment to better meet their needs while fostering deeper connections as part of the FCC family.

 

To support a welcoming environment for all members of our College community, we have designated rooms to serve as “Lactation Friendly" spaces. Lactation rooms are located in the Student Center, H-221, Linganore Hall, L-227A, and the Monroe Center, MC-148. These rooms provide private space where lactating mothers are welcome to pump or nurse. Rooms are equipped with a comfortable chair, a small table, and an electrical outlet.

Reserve a lactation room by contacting the Center for Student Engagement in the Student Center, H-101, at 301.624.2793, or by email.

The FCC Parents Lead program provides assistance to parents in the pursuit of a college degree. Designed especially for financially eligible parents, the program provides specialized curriculum and advising services as well as FCC Foundation scholarships for childcare and other costs while parents attend classes.

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Project Forward Step is a counseling, information, and referral program designed to meet the needs of returning adult students, with special services for single parents (including single pregnant women) and non-traditional age adults (age 24 and over) who are low income, out-of-workforce, or homeless.

 

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The Family Study Space provides a space for parenting students and their children to study or recharge. Drop in any time the space is open or reserve a time to guarantee availability.
 

The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) (formerly known as Child Care Subsidy) Program provides financial assistance with childcare costs to eligible working families in Maryland.

To be eligible for the CCS program, you must be a Maryland resident who is working/employed, in an approved training program or attending school. For families where both parents live within the same household, both parents must meet all eligibility requirements. View the CCS Program website to view the full list of eligibility requirements.

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Child Find is the process for locating, evaluating, and identifying all children from birth through age 21 who are suspected of having a disability. Parents who suspect their child may have an educational disability should speak with staff at their child’s school. If a child is homeschooled, attending a parentally placed private school, or is 2 years, 9 months or older and not enrolled in FCPS, parents should contact the Child Find Office at 301 644 5292. Information regarding the Child Find process for children younger than 2 years, 9 months may be obtained from the Frederick County Developmental Center, 301 600-1611.

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Generation Hope Scholarship

Generation Hope began in March 2010 when Nicole Lynn Lewis, a former teen mother who attended the College of William & Mary while raising her infant daughter, decided to put her dream of helping more teen parents beat the odds in motion. She envisioned an organization that would encourage and support other teen parents in their pursuit of a college degree. Nicole's life, and her daughter's life, was truly transformed by graduating from college, and she wanted to help others realize their full potential and obtain stable and successful futures.

 

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I Believe in Me is a non-profit organization in Frederick, MD that focuses on the growth and development of youth between the ages of 6-16. Through mentorship, education, and resources they aim to create impactive and contributing members in our community’s future. I Believe in Me operates an after-school program that offers math and reading support, a mentor program, financial education, hygiene and nutritional guidance, community outreach via volunteerism, and self-esteem and character development.

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Financial assistance is available for YMCA memberships, childcare, and summer camp programs for individuals and families with financial need.

 

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Frederick County Parents of Multiples (FCPOM) is a special support network for parents and caregivers of multiple-birth children. Share with us the unique joys and challenges of raising and caring for multiples. This organization provides community resources, special events, playground directory, and the opportunity to connect with other parents of multiple children.


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The Maryland Department of Human Services will aggressively pursue opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide prevention services, and protect vulnerable children and adults. Snap benefits assists low-income households to have a more nutritious diet by increasing their purchasing power. Medicaid benefits provide comprehensive health care insurance for aged, blind, and/or disabled adults and families with low income.  


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The Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program (PA2E) offers classes on starting a business. Courses are conducted virtually and/or in a classroom setting with other Department of Human Services (DHS) customers in your local area. The primary goal is to provide entrepreneurship training for customers with ideas and talent, who are in pursuit of their entrepreneurial dreams of starting a small business while supporting their families. DHS conveniently partners with the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) regionally across the State.

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This fund will be administered by the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development and will support mortgage relief, home repairs, housing counseling, and legal services.

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