Child dependents and spouses of veterans and service members may be eligible for one or more education benefits. Read about each benefit below and select the appropriate Enrollment Checklist to get started:
 

 
FCC Benefits
In-County Tuition – Children and spouses of veterans or 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 – Children and spouses of veterans or service members receive a cord that can be worn at the spring commencement ceremony when graduating with a credit certificate or degree. Contact VMS for more information.
Senior Waiver – Students ages 60 and older who are Maryland residents may take classes tuition-free if they register on or after a specified date each registration cycle. Students are required to pay course fees. See the credit class schedule 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.
Financial Aid - Students may use VA Education benefits 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.
Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program (VAIC) – This Maryland state scholarship provides financial assistance to U.S. Armed Forces personnel who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts and their son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, or spouse attending a Maryland Post-Secondary Institution. Apply before April 1.
Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program – Students who are eligible for Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) are also eligible for the Conroy Scholarship through the state of Maryland. Students must apply through the FCC Financial Aid Office before July 15.
Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) provides quality and accessible opportunities for intellectual stimulation and personal enrichment for retired adults.