English	Math
ACCUPLACER	Reading: 253 Writing: 263	Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics: 263
SAT	Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 480	530
ACT	Average score of Reading and Writing Tests: 21	21
MCAP	English 10 or 11: 4 or 5	Algebra II or Geometry: 4 or 5
FCPS Course	English 12 Portfolio	Algebra II or higher within the past two years: A or B Or Intermediate Transitional Algebra experience
AP Exam	English Lang/Comp or Lit/Comp: 3 or higher	Calculus AB or BC: 3 or higher
FCPS GPA	After junior or senior year: 3.0

Dual credit is awarded to high school students if the college course meets the curriculum requirements of an approved FCPS high school course. Dual credit is reflected on both the high school transcript and the college transcript.

Therefore, communication is only between the student and the college. Students are responsible for monitoring their educational progress through their FCC student account and communication with their instructors. A FERPA waiver is available for students as a way to provide parents the right to communicate with FCC.

2. Complete the online application for the College.
3. Determine the need for placement testing:
   1. If exempt from placement testing, submit proof of the exemption to the point of contact at the high school.
   2. If not exempt, sign and submit the Permission to Test form provided by your school counselor and sit for the ACCUPLACER to determine college readiness.
4. Students will be notified of assessment results and college ready status.
5. High School Based dually enrolled students are not responsible for registering for classes. Registration is completed collaboratively by FCPS and FCC staff.
6. Pay for your course(s) once you are notified by your high school that you have been registered.

High School Based courses vary from school to school depending on the school size, staffing, and student interest. Talk to your counselor to see what is available at your FCPS high school.

 

Credits	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Tuition	$53.75	$107.50	$161.25	$215.00	$268.75	$322.50	$376.25	$430.00	$483.75

Reasonable accommodations for post-secondary classes are offered to eligible students based on a formal initiation of services request and submission of appropriate disability documentation. Students are required to meet with a disabilities specialist for an intake appointment. This appointment may be scheduled by calling 301.846.2408 or emailing [email protected]. More information about disability services is available here.

	English	Math
ACCUPLACER	Reading: 253 Writing: 263	Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics: 263
SAT	Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 480	530
ACT	Average score of Reading and Writing Tests: 21	21
MCAP	English 10 or 11: 4 or 5	Algebra II or Geometry: 4 or 5
FCPS Course	English 12 Portfolio	Algebra II or higher within the past two years: A or B Or Intermediate Transitional Algebra experience
AP Exam	English Lang/Comp or Lit/Comp: 3 or higher	Calculus AB or BC: 3 or higher
FCPS GPA	After junior or senior year: 3.0

Dual credit is awarded to high school students if the college course meets the curriculum requirements of an approved FCPS high school course. Dual credit is reflected on both the high school transcript and the college transcript.

Therefore, communication is only between the student and the college. Students are responsible for monitoring their educational progress through their FCC student account and communication with their instructors. A FERPA waiver is available for students as a way to provide parents the right to communicate with FCC.

2. Complete the online application for the College.
3. Once the FCC student identification number is received, determine the need for placement testing:
   1. If exempt from placement testing, submit proof of the exemption to FCC.
   2. If not exempt, sit for the ACCUPLACER to determine college readiness.
4. Complete registration for the college course(s). This can be completed online or at Registration & Records at FCC.
5. Submit a copy of the Application for Dual Enrollment form to FCC Student Accounts to receive the Dual Enrollment tuition discount. 
6. Pay for your course(s) by the appropriate Drop Zone deadline.

Credits	1	2	3	4
Tuition	$84.38	$168.76	$253.14	$337.52
Fees	$28.74	$57.48	$86.22	$114.96
Student Pays	$113.12	$226.24	$339.36	$452.48

Reasonable accommodations for post-secondary classes are offered to eligible students based on a formal initiation of services request and submission of appropriate disability documentation. Students are required to meet with a disabilities specialist for an intake appointment. This appointment may be scheduled by calling 301.846.2408 or emailing [email protected]. More information about disability services is available here.

Career Pathways programs may include: CNA/GNA Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Technician, Sterile Processing, Electrical Letter of Recognition, Electrical Certificate, HVAC Letter of Recognition, HVAC Certificate, Welding Letter of Recognition, Welding Certificate, Veterinary Assistant, and Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute courses.

2. Talk to your school counselor if interested in a particular Career Pathway.
3. Complete the online application for the College.
4. Determine the need for placement testing:
   1. If exempt from placement testing, submit proof of the exemption to the point of contact at the high school.
   2. If not exempt, sign and submit the Permission to Test form to the high school and sit for the ACCUPLACER to determine college readiness.
5. Career Pathways dually enrolled students are not responsible for registering for FCC classes. Registration is completed collaboratively by FCPS and FCC staff.
6. Pay for your course(s) once you are notified by your high school that you have been registered.

Students will be eligible for the Dual Enrollment tuition discount. However, students from high schools without the pathway partnerships may not be eligible to earn high school credit for Career Pathways programs. Please contact your school counselor for more information about high school credits. Current high schools that offer a CTE completer partnership: Frederick High School.

Students are required to meet with a disabilities specialist for an intake appointment. This appointment may be scheduled by calling 301.846.2408 or emailing [email protected]. More information about disability services is available at Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office.
 

• Savings on time and money while completing postsecondary education goals
• Rigorous coursework in a college campus setting for the last two years of high school
• An associate degree from FCC and a high school diploma from FCPS in just four years
• Flexibility to major in most programs offered by FCC

Early College students follow the FCC academic calendar and most classes occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with evening, online, and weekend courses available. Some programs may require coursework during the summer term or January session, at clinical or internship sites, or at the Monroe Center. Early College student schedules will be developed with the student by the Early College Coordinator.

Early College students will spend approximately 15 hours in class over the course of a week and should expect to spend approximately 30 additional hours completing out-of-class work per week. Student schedules may have open blocks of time during the day to complete this work.

All students will have access to FCC facilities including the Learning Commons, STEM Learning Center, and Cougar Grille before and after classes. During their first semester, most Early College students will be enrolled in a cohort section of English 101, designed around a theme of college success.

• Complete State Assessment Requirements for High School Graduation (passing scores for MCAP, MISA, HSA, etc.)
• Meet College and Career Readiness standards for Dual Enrollment. Assessment scores (SAT, ACT, ACCUPLACER, MCAP, and more) determine college and career readiness. Scores required to enroll in college level, credit-bearing courses are:

 

	English	Math
ACCUPLACER	Reading: 253 Writing: 263	Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics: 263
SAT	Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 480	530
ACT	Average score of Reading and Writing Tests: 21	21
MCAP	English 10 or 11: 4 or 5	Algebra II or Geometry: 4 or 5
FCPS Course	English 12 Portfolio	Algebra II or higher within the past two years: A or B Or Intermediate Transitional Algebra experience
AP Exam	English Lang/Comp or Lit/Comp: 3 or higher	Calculus AB or BC: 3 or higher
FCPS GPA	After junior or senior year: 3.0

• Have completed a minimum of 16 high school graduation credits

Required: two credits each of high school English, math, science, and social studies, including English 10, Algebra 1, Biology, and Government
Strongly Recommended: Math through Algebra 2; a third high school lab science credit (usually either Chemistry or Environmental Science); completion of fine arts, physical education, health, technology education, financial literacy, and “Completer” (e.g. two years of the same World Language) credits

• Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA (3.0 or higher preferred)
• Complete an Early College Application Packet and interview process

* Please email the Dual Enrollment Office for questions about other Dual Enrollment opportunities for students not in FCPS.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Early College Interview Prep Tool in the Application Packet to prepare for their face-to-face interview with the Early College staff. Prior to the interview, applicants will have an opportunity to see the questions and take notes to prepare.

Enrollment for Fall 2020 (Graduation Class of 2022) may be limited, based on capacity of Early College staff. All students who meet the above qualifications are welcome to apply.

Credits	15*	16	17	18
Tuition	$1280	$1365	$1450	$1535
Fees	$420	$450	$480	$510
Student Pays	$1700	$1815	$1930	$2045

*Students should expect to enroll in a minimum of 15 credits per semester

Note:

• Tuition indicated includes a discount (75% of the per-credit-hour rate, of which students pay 90%)
• Tuition is waived for students who are eligible for Free and Reduced Meals
• All students must pay fees
• Books and other materials have an estimated cost of $600 per semester

Early College students are not eligible for financial aid programs accessible only to high school graduates, including: PELL Grants, Maryland Promise Scholarship, and Federal Student Aid, including loans. However, FCC offers a number of tuition and fees payment plans. Students can use Maryland 529 plans to pay for Early College at FCC. Scholarships may be available to cover some of the costs.

Early College students typically save more than $2,000 on their associate degree at FCC.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester:

Early College	$1,700
FCC after high school graduation	$2,300
University of Maryland College Park	$5,300

 

Early College students are responsible for their own attendance and there is no required check-in on campus; however, college faculty will share attendance requirements for individual courses.

Students will need to access FCC course websites and will benefit from having a computer and internet access at home. Students without access to a computer or internet at home may utilize FCC open computer labs or the Learning Commons during regular operating hours.

Students in Early College will be held to the same conduct standards as FCC students and FCPS students. Students in violation of these standards may be subject to discipline at either or both institutions.

It is the responsibility of students to share all information with their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians are encouraged to be actively involved in the registration process with their child each semester and speak with their child about course progress.

Students who do not demonstrate appropriate academic progress will be dismissed from Early College and will return to their home high school. These students will continue to be eligible to take Open Campus and High School Based Dual Enrollment courses and may apply to become traditional FCC students following high school graduation. Students may also elect to withdraw from the program, in consultation with the Early College coordinator.

If transportation is a significant barrier for participation in Early College, applicants should contact the FCC Dual Enrollment office for assistance.

Note: The FCC main campus is on the city bus route and located near the FCPS Career and Technology Center (CTC).

However, individual college schedules may not accommodate FCPS extracurricular events as readily as the home high school would. Students need to consider the level of involvement with any extracurricular program and their ability to balance activities with Early College academic demands.

Reasonable accommodations for post-secondary classes are offered to eligible students based on a formal initiation of services request and submission of appropriate disability documentation. Students are required to meet with a disabilities specialist for an intake appointment. This appointment may be scheduled by calling 301.846.2408 or emailing [email protected]. More information about disability services is available at  Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office.