Maryland legislation provides the opportunity for some non-U.S. citizens who attended high school in Maryland to receive in-state tuition rates. In order to qualify, students must meet the following requirements:

• Attended a public or nonpublic high school in Maryland for at least three academic years not earlier than the 2005-2006 school year;
• Graduated from a public or nonpublic high school in Maryland or received the equivalent of a high school diploma from the State not earlier than the 2007-2008 school year;
• Enrolls at FCC within four years after graduating from a public or nonpublic secondary school in the state or receives the equivalent of a high school diploma in the state, but not earlier than the fall 2011 term;
• Provides documentation that the individual, or the individual's parent or legal guardian, has filed a Maryland income tax return:
  • annually for the three years that coincide with the individual's attendance at a public or non-public secondary school in the state (home schooled students are subject to this requirement in the same manner);
  • annually each year between secondary school attendance and enrolling at the college, and
  • annually while attending a community college;
• Provides an affidavit stating that the individual will file an application to become a permanent resident within 30 days after the individual becomes eligible to do so;
• Provides proof that the individual has registered with the selective service system. (This currently applies to all males 18 - 25. Proof of selective service registration can be obtained by filing with the Post Office and returning a receipt to the college that shows proof of registration or by providing a selective service card).

*Only credit students are eligible

Once you are determined to be eligible for the exemption, you will continue to receive it as long as you fulfill the eligibility requirements or until the college no longer offers this exemption.

The exemption permits undocumented individuals to pay the in-county or out-of-county rate based on the location of your high school.

If you have received a GED, the tuition rate is based on where you most recently attended high school.

Students who meet the outlined requirements should complete the Tuition Application and Affidavit for Undocumented Students. Supporting documentation is required. The application and documentation will be reviewed within 14 days.

Applying for the exemption does not alter your responsibility to pay by the College deadline any non-resident tuition and fees that are due before your eligibility is determined.

• Community Foundation of Frederick County

• FAQs for the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA)
• Frederick Community College Foundation
• Multicultural Student Services Career Program Scholarship
• Partnership to Achieving Student Success (PASS)