Question: How do I request accommodations?
Answer: Students must disclose that they are seeking academic accommodations. If a student requests accommodations, they should complete the intake form and schedule an appointment with a Student Accessibility Services (SAS) counselor. Documentation of their disability is required to receive reasonable accommodations. Students may disclose having an IEP or 504 plan from high school, which should be submitted along with any other relevant documentation
Question: How do I apply for accommodations?
Answer: Students with a documented disability must complete an intake application online through Student Accessibility Services (SAS). The intake form is accessible online or via QR code.
Question: What documentation do I need to provide to receive accommodations?
Answer: Documentation should include a diagnosis and academic recommendations from a licensed medical practitioner.
Question: How long does it take to process my accommodation request?
Answer: It may take up to seven business days to process an accommodation request.
Question: What types of accommodations are available for students with disabilities?
Answer: Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Students should discuss their specific needs with a member of the SAS team.
Question: Can I receive accommodations if I have a temporary disability, like a broken leg or surgery recovery?
Answer: Yes, temporary or provisional accommodations can be provided. Please contact SAS directly to discuss your situation and next steps.
Question: Is the campus wheelchair accessible?
Answer: Yes, CCBC provides accessible entrances, elevators, parking, and restrooms to ensure wheelchair accessibility.
Question: What resources are available for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students?
Answer: Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students can contact SAS to schedule an interpreter. Interpreters are available for all programs, courses, and campus events.
Question: Who do I contact if I encounter an accessibility issue on campus, like an elevator outage?
Answer: Thank you for reporting it. A team member will log the issue in the interoffice SharePoint system for Accessibility Issue Reporting.
Question: Can I bring my service animal to class?
Answer: Yes, service animals are allowed on campus.
Question: Are pets allowed on campus if they aren’t service animals?
Answer: No, CCBC has a no-pet policy for animals that are not service animals.
Question: How can I contact SAS?
Answer: You can reach Student Accessibility Services via email at studentaccessibility@ccbcmd.edu or by phone at 443-840-3832
Question: Who is eligible for the tuition waiver?
Answer: Maryland residents who are out of the workforce due to a total and permanent disability as defined by the Social Security Act, Railroad Retirement Act, or the Office of Personnel Management (for former federal employees).
Question: Does receiving Social Security benefits automatically qualify me?
Answer: Not necessarily. Individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) as a dependent or survivor of a disabled beneficiary do not qualify for the waiver.
Question: What steps do I need to take to apply for the waiver?
Answer: To apply for the tuition waiver, follow these steps:
- Complete the FAFSA and include CCBC’s school code (002063).
- Obtain a Social Security Administration (SSA) Benefit Verification letter online or use the most recent benefits letter received by mail.
- Submit the benefits letter via email to the Registrar’s Office.
Question: What courses does the waiver apply to?
Answer: The waiver applies to credit courses as long as the class has at least 10 regularly enrolled students. It does not cover continuing education (non-credit) courses.
Question: What does the waiver cover?
Answer: The waiver only covers tuition for up to 12 credit hours per semester. However, it is only applied after all grants and scholarships have been used. It does not cover fees.
Question: Can the waiver be used in combination with other financial aid?
Answer: Yes, but any awarded grants and scholarships will be used first to pay for tuition. The waiver will only be applied if those funds do not cover the full tuition cost. Federal loans and work-study funds do not affect the waiver.