Frederick Community College

Frederick Community College is committed to providing affordable education, with funding primarily sourced from student tuition, the State of Maryland, and Frederick County Government. The FCC Foundation maintains a Student Emergency Assistance Fund for currently enrolled students with emergency needs, including food, shelter, and educational expenses. Students can also apply for scholarships through the FCC Foundation Scholarship Application Portal.

Frederick Community College has an open admissions policy, requiring only basic materials such as proof of high school completion. Applications are available online, with deadlines of July 15 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and April 30 for the summer semester. Jefferson Hall serves as the gateway for students and their families, housing the Enrollment Center and College and Career Readiness Center.

Frederick Community College focuses on teaching and learning, providing flexible access to lifelong education. The college emphasizes excellence, learning, diversity, innovation, community, and integrity as core values. FCC offers over 85 different degree and continuing education programs, including associate degrees, certificates, and letters of recognition.

FCC offers career-oriented programs that prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce, with over 50 fields of study available. Many students also select transfer programs to continue their education at a four-year college for a bachelor's degree. The college provides resources like Career Coach to explore career options and personalized assistance from advisors to help students form an action plan.

FCC offers a welcoming campus environment with a diverse student community. Students can engage in various activities through student clubs and organizations. The college also provides support services, including academic advising, career and transfer centers, and tutoring, to help students navigate college life.

FCC has campus security on campus 24 hours a day. Members of the FCC Community are encouraged to sign up for the FCC Alert System to receive notifications regarding important FCC information. The college also prohibits discrimination and makes efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The Honors College at FCC is an academic enrichment program designed to develop emerging scholars and leaders. Honors learning goes deeper, broader, or more complex, providing a competitive advantage for students applying to selective four-year colleges. Students can engage in honors courses, contracts, and independent study projects, with opportunities to present at conferences and earn service or leadership certificates.