Baltimore City Community College

318 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD

Baltimore City Community College, located in Baltimore, Maryland, was founded in 1947 and was originally known as Baltimore Junior College. The school was among the first in the burgeoning community college s to show growth and trend toward what modern community colleges have become. The expansion and educational opportunities provided by the school were embraced and developed due to post World War II focus on education a career planning necessary to move beyond the economic hardships of the previous decade and the ill-prepared returning soldiers. The school was originally part of the city's public school system, but control was eventually granted to the state due to budgetary concerns and decreased local funding.

Academics
BCCC offers a number of programs and courses, allowing students and adults to choose classes and programs that best meet their needs and help fulfill their goals. Career programs provide training and education specific to a given field of study, assisting students to develop specialized skills and perform their duties and tasks professionally. Programs take between one and two years to complete resulting in an associate degree or certificate demonstrating competency and assisting in job search. Individuals studying in one of these programs will be capable of performing tasks and duties at the entry level utilizing methods and techniques learned through practical and traditional classroom courses.

Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the necessary units to fulfill the requirements of the first two years of a four year education. Students who complete a program of study may apply for transfer to a college or university to continue their education and obtain a bachelor's degree. Transfer to public institutions in the state Maryland is by agreements in that allow for admission if certain academic criteria are met. Students applying to schools that are private or out of state should meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that best suits the student's desired school or school's transfer requirements.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Fashion Design
• Nursing
• General Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid
BCCC is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual students to be admitted if they meet the minimum criteria for enrollment and submit an application for admission. Students must supply transcripts and standardized test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. New students should participate in orientation as well as meet with a counselor to discuss programs and plan a curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial assistance are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the forms from which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Financial aid should be applied for prior to deadlines posted by the financial aid office and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year. Students may be randomly selected to provide the financial aid office with additional documentation to ensure the FAFSA is accurate prior to the disbursement of funds as per federal regulation.