Benefits for Military Veterans

VA Education Benefits

Read about each benefit below and select the appropriate Enrollment Checklist to get started:

FCC Benefits
Priority Registration is available to military veterans who have received an honorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion of military service. To participate in Priority Registration, students must submit the Priority Registration for Military and Veteran Students form and include a copy of their DD214 showing an honorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion.
In-County Tuition – Veterans 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 – Veterans and 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.
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.
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 VA education benefits and 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. [Scholarships that must be used for tuition and fees must be reported to the VA for students using the Post 9/11 GI Bill® or Veteran Readiness & Employment.]
Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program (VAIC) – This scholarship through the state of Maryland 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.
Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) provides quality and accessible opportunities for intellectual stimulation and personal enrichment for retired adults.