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• Opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. 
• Reduces cost for students and families and decreases the time it takes to earn a college degree.
• For students interested in attending FCC after high school, dual enrollment provides a head start toward their chosen pathway, saving time and money. 
• Increases academic rigor in preparation for college and increasing chances of earning a degree, especially for underrepresented students.
• Opportunity to enroll in a variety of course offerings. 

What are the benefits of participating in Dual Enrollment?

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How do I qualify? 

Students must meet one of the measures in each area to be college ready*

*Maryland CCR Standard: An unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher after completion of grade 10 meets college readiness or 3’s or higher BOTH Algebra 1 and English 10 MCAP exams

• High school students taking FCC courses at high school during the regular school day 
• Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs
• Must meet course qualifications in English and/or Math
• Taught by high school teachers credentialed to teach college courses
• Course options vary by school
• All courses are eligible for dual credit
• Course registration is completed �collaboratively by FCC and FCPS

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High School Based courses are free for all FCPS students�

Students do not pay for �textbooks or materials

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Steps to Enroll

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• Meet with high school counselor
1. Receive FCPS Dual Enrollment paperwork
2. Determine need for placement testing
• Apply to FCC: frederick.edu/apply

Do not use FCPS email address! Student should use own personal email address and their own cell phone number.

• Log in to FCC accounts

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• High school students taking college courses on FCC’s campus or online
• Broad course offerings
• Only some courses are eligible for dual credit; students may earn elective weighted credit for other courses
• Students must be deemed College & Career Ready (CCR), or have successfully completed a high school-based college course
• Students are responsible for registering themselves for courses after meeting with high school counselor for approval
• Students are responsible for transportation if taking in-person courses�

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• Tuition covered for up to two FCC courses per year for juniors and up to four courses per year for seniors. Does not apply to courses offered at the high school, unless approved by administration.

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• Income-eligible FCPS students may qualify for additional DE courses as approved by FCPS

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• Students approved to take additional courses will pay the 25% discounted tuition rate

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• All textbooks are covered for ALL open campus courses

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Steps to Enroll

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• Meet with high school counselor (or contact FCC Dual Enrollment office if home-school or private school student)
1. Receive FCPS Dual Enrollment paperwork
2. Determine need for placement testing
3. Review Dual Credit opportunities�
• Apply to FCC - www.frederick.edu/apply Do not use FCPS email address! Student should use personal email address and their own cell phone number.

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• Meet with FCC Open Campus Dual Enrollment Advisor (strongly recommended for all students; requirement for under 16 and students taking 4 or more classes in a semester)

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• Register for courses online or through FCC Registrar’s Office

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• Free tuition, fees, and books for approved FCPS seniors

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• Career options and industry certifications or credentials at FCC in a variety of in-demand industries  

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• Most of these courses are offered at the Monroe Center, FCC’s satellite campus�

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Steps to Enroll�

• Meet with high school counselor
1. Receive FCPS Dual Enrollment paperwork
2. Determine eligibility and need for placement testing
3. Fill out the FCPS Career Pathways Application to be approved for funding. �
• Students create account & register for course programs:
• For non-credit courses, students need to create a Continuing Education profile at frederick.edu/quickenroll. The student and school counselor work together to submit the paperwork needed to enroll. 
• For credit bearing programs, students need to apply to FCC: www.frederick.edu/apply   Students will self-register for courses as they would through Open Campus. 

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• Graduates of Early College will earn an associate degree and

high school diploma simultaneously.

• Attend FCC full-time during junior and senior years.
• Apply between February 1st and March 15th, 2026 (start term should be Summer 2026
• Must be Eligible for MATH 145 (College Algebra) or higher and ENGL 101
• 16 credits planned by end of sophomore year & 2.0 GPA (3.0+ highly recommended)
• Completion of core courses by end of sophomore year, including English 10 & Algebra II; completion of high school chemistry highly recommended, especially for STEM majors
• Must attend an FCC Early College Information Session in sophomore year (upcoming info sessions on Feb. 5^th & March 2^nd)
• Application Packet submission: Counselor (1) and Teacher (2) recommendations
• Early College interview

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Check www.frederick.edu/de or stay in touch with your counselor for updates.

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FCPS will cover the tuition for 10 credits each semester

(2/3rds of Associate degree).

All textbooks are covered.

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Subject to change for 26-27 school year

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• Opportunity to transfer credits to a four-year university for significant cost savings. For example, students planning to attend University of Maryland College Park could save up to $40,000 by completing their first two years as an FCC Early College student!
• The Early College Coordinator will be an accessible academic advisor throughout the program.
• Students can return to their high school if unable to continue.
• High school diploma is priority. Remaining high school requirements will be fulfilled with FCC courses.
• Most FCC majors are available.
• Those accepted will take a required introductory course the summer before they begin the program. Students must pass this course with a C or higher to continue in Early College.
• There will be a mandatory Early College orientation in May, advising meeting over the summer, and kick-off in August.

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• All communication from the college will be addressed to the student�
• Class progress and grade information cannot be released without written consent from the student�
• Instructors are not permitted to contact or discuss grades with parents/guardians without student consent

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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• Students with an IEP or 504 plan seeking accommodations must request services through the FCC Disability Access Services (DAS) office�
• Accommodations at FCC may not be the same as those provided by FCPS�
• Students seeking accommodations are required to meet with a disabilities specialist for an intake appointment

Students Requiring Accommodations

• Dual Enrollment classes are college classes. Classes, even in the high school-based program, are not adapted or modified to suit the pedagogical needs of younger learners. Dual enrolled students are held to the same standards as traditional college students.
• Grades will be part of your permanent college transcript and can impact admissions decisions at 4-year schools.
• Classes typically meet 1-3 days/week on a 15-week schedule to cover more content and have much more weight on final test, essay, and project grades than high school courses.
• To be successful in a college course, you should expect to devote roughly 3 hours per credit. For example, for a 3-credit course, plan to devote 9 hours per week (includes both in-class and out-of-class time).

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Things to Keep in Mind!

Beyond having exceptional mastery of content and academic readiness, to be successful in college, students must exhibit skills in:

• Time management
• Independent learning ability
• Motivation
• Organization to complete complex tasks over several weeks
• Communication (with the instructor, staff, and other students)
• Systems navigation (email, blackboard, Peoplesoft)

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It’s more than academics!

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Helpful DE Resources for Students & Families

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The FCPS/FCC DE Team is here to help!

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dualenrollment@frederick.edu

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dualenrollment@fcps.org

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Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.