Active Duty Military

Read about tuition assistance available from your service branch and click on the link on the right to get started:

Checklist

Required steps for students using Tuition Assistance:***

1. Fill out FCC’s free online application for admission.

2. Submit official transcripts to FCC’s Registrar’s Office to be evaluated for credit and determine if you are exempt from the reading, writing, and/or math placement tests. 
  1. Submit official transcripts from any colleges and/or universities where you earned credit. For more information visit our incoming transfer students page.
  2. Submit SAT, ACT, AP, or CLEP score reports if they exempt you from taking the placement tests or yield credit [AP and CLEP score reports must be official to be awarded transfer credit].
  3. Submit official military transcripts for evaluation
    1. Joint Services Transcript (JST) (All branches EXCEPT Air Force): create an account and request to have your official JST sent to FCC electronically.
    2. Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript: see how to request an official copy.
3. Submit unofficial copies of college/university transcripts to VMS for advising purposes if possible using the Secure Document Submission Form OR bring them with you to an in-person intake appointment. 
 
5. Take the placement tests if you are not exempt. Visit our Testing Center for more information about placement tests. Also review the placement test study guide. 
 
6. Optional: Apply for federal student aid to see if you are eligible to receive a need-based Pell Grant. 
 
For more information visit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) page. 
 
 
***The process for obtaining Tuition Assistance varies depending on the service branch. Veteran & Military Services will provide you with documentation (e.g., your degree plan and invoice) as needed so that you can obtain T.A. authorization from your service branch. Once you receive it, submit your T.A. authorization to FCC’s Student Finance Office at StudentAccounts@frederick.edu

FCC Benefits

  • Military Priority Registration is available to active-duty service members. To participate in Priority Registration, students must submit the Priority Registration for Military and Veteran Students form and include a copy of their military orders.
  • In-County Tuition – Service members who live outside Frederick County should refer to FCC’s Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes Policy and Procedures to check their eligibility for in-county tuition. Contact VMS with questions.
  • Recognition at Commencement – Service members (including active duty, reservists, and members of the National Guard) receive a military cord that can be worn at the spring commencement ceremony when graduating with a credit certificate or degree. Contact VMS for more information.

Additional Resources

  • The Veteran & Military Student Center in Annapolis Hall, room 109, is a campus space that welcomes all veterans, service members, and military-affiliated students. The Center includes a lounge, student computers, free coffee and snacks, and proximity to VMS staff.
  • The FCC Veterans Club is a student-run club recognized by FCC’s Student Government Association. Contact VMS for more information.
  • Financial Aid - Students may use military tuition assistance and other sources of financial aid simultaneously. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility for federal student aid. Students may also be eligible for state and institutional grants or scholarships.

VMS Office - Annapolis Hall (A-109)

Amy Coldren, Veteran and Military Services Coordinator
Office Hours: Monday 8:30 - 6:00; Tues-Friday 8:30 - 4:30
 acoldren@frederick.edu
 301.624.2838

VMS Office - Annapolis Hall (A-109)

Amy Coldren, Veteran and Military Services Coordinator
Office Hours: Monday 8:30 - 6:00; Tues-Friday 8:30 - 4:30
 acoldren@frederick.edu
 301.624.2838