Six Ways to Register

Online
Register online anytime, anywhere. Online registration is confirmed immediately. Note: not all classes are available for online registration.

Fax
Complete form and fax to 703-503-6497

Mail
Make check payable to FCPS ACE and mail to:

FCPS-ACE Registration
6105 Whitacre Road, Room T105
Fairfax, VA 22032

Phone
Call 703-658-1201 Monday - Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm

In Person

Purchase Order
Companies/organizations enrolling staff for training may complete the registration form and attach a purchase order or company memo. Payment is due within 30 days after the start date of the class.

Registration Form (fillable PDF and printer friendly - 49 kb )

Registration Policies

Registration
Use your ACE Participant ID number if you have one when completing the registration form. Only one person may register per form. Duplicate or download a Registration Form.

Confirmation
Online registrations are confirmed immediately. Other registration methods are not confirmed unless requested. Please plan to attend your first choice class unless notified otherwise by ACE staff.

Payment
Include payment with your registration. Only one ACE discount or coupon may be used per purchase.

Textbooks
If your class requires a textbook, payment is required when you register. The textbook will be delivered to you on the first night of class. See important information about foreign language textbook.

If you need a textbook, you must register at least TEN days before the class start date in order to guarantee delivery to the first class session.

ACE Welcomes All
ACE is committed to non-discrimination in our programs, services, and activities.  For special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Student Services office at least two weeks in advance:

Adult and Community Education will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodations; however, failure to request an accommodation within the specified time frame may limit our ability to fulfill this request.

To request a sign language interpreter, call 703-658-1265, TTY 703-658-1266, or e-mail educationalcounseling@fcps.edu.

Under 18?
Adult education classes are for students 18 years and older unless otherwise specified. In some instances, exceptions may be approved. Contact Student Services at 703-227-2220 for information about an underage waiver. Requests require two weeks advance notice.

Kids and Teens classes contain grade level or age requirements.

Over 62?
Fairfax County residents 62 years of age or older may opt for a 25 percent tuition discount. The birth date/year must be provided on your registration form to be eligible.

Fairfax County residents 62 years of age or older who suffer a financial hardship may apply for a full tuition waiver. The waiver may be used for one class per term; all textbook and user fees must be paid. To obtain an application for a waiver, call 703-503-6400 at least two weeks prior to the class start date or download an application (PDF format, 316k). Submit your registration together with the waiver application and appropriate payment.

No senior adult waivers are allowed for ESOL, online classes, or for other classes as noted. 

Non-Fairfax County Public School Students

Non-FCPS students registering for enrichment courses must submit additional documentation along with their completed registration form and payment:

• proof of residency (deed or lease agreement) for Fairfax County residents
• birth certificate
• any 2008-09 report card or official transcript
• for elementary school students, record of physical examination (including required screenings) completed prior to enrolling in the current elementary school or within the past 12 months
• proof of immunizations
• tuberculosis screening is required for some students
• completed and signed “Affirmation” form SS-SE-219 (printer friendly)

Visit Student Services for additional information on documentation requirements.

Refunds
Traditional Classes
You will automatically receive a full refund when a class is already full or is canceled.

Online Classes
For classes taken online that start on a certain date, your written refund request must be received two business days prior to the class start date. For classes that start anytime, written refunds request must be received within 15 days of the enrollment date. However, refunds are not given once an individual has started the class.

Your written request must be received two business days prior to the class start date. For your convenience, you may obtain a refund request form OR send us the following information: your name, address, ACE Participant ID number (if available), phone number, and course number for which you are requesting the refund, along with the rationale for the request.

Refund requests may be faxed to 703-658-2748 or mailed to:

Coordinator
Adult and Community Education
6815 Edsall Road
Springfield, VA 22151

A $15 processing fee is assessed for each refund. Donations to the ACE Scholarship Fund are non-refundable. Allow at least three weeks for processing.