ACE has a variety of classes that meet 100% of the time in-person within Fairfax County or are held 100% of the time online, so you could take a class from your home provided you have access to the internet.  We also offer blended or hybrid classes, which are a combination of online sessions and in-person sessions within the same class.    For any class with an online component a link to access the class will be provided.

ACE also offers self-guided online classes that are held 100% online, and do not have set start and end dates.  After purchasing the class, you can get access to your class through the "my classes" menu. 

Yes, classes for kids and teens, such as Driver Education Classes, SAT and ACT Preparation Classes, and summer enrichment camps are available for students under the age of 18.  Registration for these classes is available online.

Please note that these registrations require that the parent or guardian provide a completed emergency contact form to be held onsite for any in-person classes.

IMPORTANT:  ACE classes offered through www.FCPSACE.org do not result in FCPS graduation requirements.  Families looking for FCPS classes needed for graduation requirements should click here.

Non-FCPS students registering for K-12 enrichment classes must submit additional documentation along with their completed registration form and payment. Please see the FCPS Student Registration page for required documentation and additional information on this requirement.

Note: FCPS summer learning classes are restricted to FCPS students only.

There are two types of Self-Guided classes. For both of these types of classes, you can access the link for the classwork by

Online

When using our online registration system, we accept Visa or MasterCard. 

In Person

By appointment only: You can also enroll in a class in person at our Registration Office.   Please email ACEOnline@fcps.edu to schedule this appointment.

We accept a check, credit card (Visa or MasterCard), debit card (Visa or MasterCard), or money order.

We do not accept cash.

No.

Unless you formally withdraw from a class, you are required to pay for the full price for the class regardless of any missed sessions.

For classes that cost in excess of $1,000 and that take place over a period of at least 3 months, payment plans MAY be available. Students must comply with specific financial criteria to qualify.

For specific information about this, visit Scholarships and Financial Aid Information.

Discounts may be available for FCPS ACE tuition, with some class restrictions.

How to Get the Discount

You must register by phone to claim the Senior discount.  Please call 703-658-1201 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - Noon OR 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

Eligibility

No.

All materials are included in the cost of the class and will be sent upon confirmation of payment.

No.

Register online, 24/7, on our website

By Phone

Speak with a member of our Registration team: Call us at 703-658-1201

We're open:

• Monday through Friday
• From 9 a.m. to noon
• From 1 to 5 p.m.

Online
You can self-register online 24/7.  To do so you will need an account profile.  These are easy to create. 

• Once created, log into the system.
• Search for the class you want.
• Add it to your shopping cart.
• Proceed to check out and pay for the class.

Company

A Company Account allows one user to manage several employee or client profiles and registrations in one place.  Company Account holders can register their people in a class online themselves and pay with a VISA or MASTERCARD or, with advanced coordination MAY be able to submit a Purchase Order (PO) or Letter of Agreement (LOA) to be invoiced for the classes needed.  For more information about this option, please email ACEFinance@fcps.edu. 

Note:  If you are a private company, non-profit, school system, or governmental agency, the Company Account is the right choice.

Adults

Any adult over the age 18 may attend most ACE classes.

You do not need to be a resident of Fairfax County and no additional fees are collected for out-of-county students.

School Aged Children

Parents can enroll their children in ACE K12 classes. Children do not need to be enrolled in FCPS to attend one of our K12 classes.

Summer Learning has special requirements for registration.

Driver Education

Driver Education classes have special enrollment requirements.  Class specifics include:

In some instances, we permit enrollments up to the day that a class starts. Registrations after the start of class are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

In Person Classes

If you registered on the day of the class, for classes meeting in-person, you must bring your registration confirmation to class.  Instructors are not authorized to accept registrations in class.  Attendance is NOT allowed without prior registration.

Online Classes

For same-day registration of online classes, there may be a delay in receiving the link in time to attend the first session of class.

Self-Paced Classes

Self-paced classes have no predefined start date.  For these classes you will receive a specialized link after you register.  You will also be able to access this class via your learner dashboard.  The dashboard link is towards the bottom of the screen after you log into our registration system.

If you register online, you receive a registration confirmation immediately.

If you register in person or over the phone, you do not receive confirmation unless specifically requested.  If requested, it will be emailed to you.

Note: If you have registered and have not received a receipt in your email, please check your SPAM or Junk Folders.

This is generally not permitted.

However, depending on the class, you may be able to register for a class after the start date. This requires special permission from the department responsible for the class.

Send an Email

To request special permission:

Some classes require registrations earlier. In these instances, registrations will be closed and will not enable registrations on the same day as the start of the class. 

If you are registering for a class that permits registration on the first day of a class, use the online registration system to enroll in the class. 

To check on the availability of space and the status of the class, call our Registration Office at 703-658-1201. We are open Monday through Friday from  9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

You may not register with the instructor on the first night or day of class.

It means that you have an outstanding bill associated with a prior or current ACE class.

While on a restricted financial status, you will not be able to

This restriction on testing and certificates of completion or course transcripts does NOT apply to Summer Learning or FCPS Academic School Year classes.

I registered for a class, but now need to transfer to another class.  Unfortunately, the class I need to transfer into has already started.  Can I still transfer into it?

This is generally not permitted.

However, depending on the class, you may be able to register for a class after the start date. This requires special permission from the department responsible for the class.

Send an Email

To request special permission:

After receiving your request, someone from the department will reach out to you about your request.

By Phone

Call us at 703-658-2727. Ask to speak to the department for the program associated with the class.

Transfer, Withdrawal, and Refund

We have standard processes and policies around transferring a student, withdrawing, and issuing refunds.  

• The refund will take 1 to 6 weeks for processing depending on the method of payment.

• If your tuition was paid using a credit or debit card, we will attempt to reimburse the same card.  This process is typically completed in just a couple of days.

• If there is an issue with the credit card transaction, or if your tuition was paid by check, then a check will be mailed to the address we have listed in our system.  This process can take up to 6 weeks to complete.

Class Not Canceled

If the class was not canceled, you can withdraw from the class five or more days before the start date.  Please refer to the confirmation email you received when you registered for the class, as it outlines in more detail the policies related to the specific class you have registered for. (A more detailed description of the policies are listed below)

In general, however, all requests for withdrawal and refund must be submitted in writing, at least 5 business days prior to the start of the class (with the exception of online self-paced classes that have different requirements); if the request is received less than 5 business days before the start of the class we MAY not be able to approve your request.  Approved withdrawal and refund of tuition will be paid out to the original payer only, and will not exceed the amount already paid. Material and lab fees MAY not be reimbursable.  Additionally, a withdrawal fee will apply as outlined in the confirmation email you received.

Send your written request to acerefundrequest@fcps.edu for consideration.

If approved:

• If your tuition was paid using a credit card, we will attempt to reimburse the same card (typically takes 1 to 4 days to process).

• If there is an issue with the credit card transaction, or if your tuition was paid by check, then a check will be mailed to the address we have listed in our system (this may take up to 6 weeks for processing).

• If you had originally paid with a credit card, but then transferred to another class before requesting to be withdrawn and refunded, then a check will be mailed to the address we have listed in our system (this may take up to 6 weeks for processing).

Detailed description of our policies:
FCPS ACE strives to provide quality instructional offerings to the public, but we realize that, at times, our students may need to transfer to another class or withdraw from a class and request a refund.  Outlined below are our policies surrounding class transfers, withdrawals, and refunds.

Online self-paced classes.    
Please note that there are separate policies for in-person and online scheduled classes.  Once registered, accessing the online portal or logging into the course platform constitutes a full commencement of services. By initiating this access, you acknowledge and agree that the digital service has been fully rendered

• What is the withdrawal and refund policy for an IMC and SGC class?
  • Enrollments can be dropped and refunded for up to five (5) business days after the session start date, provided you have not accessed the final exam or completed the class. For Self-Paced online anytime classes, this is five (5) business days from the date of enrollment. For Instructor-Moderated online anytime classes, this is five (5) business days from the session start date, regardless of enrollment date. For class bundles, this is five (5) business days from the session start date of the first class in the bundle.
  • To request a withdrawal and refund, please email ACEOnlineAnytime@fcps.edu.  Approved withdrawals will be assessed a withdraw processing fee of $35.
  • Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
• What is the withdrawal and refund policy for an ACT program?
  • CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY: The student may request the student's enrollment be canceled at any time before the student is registered for and granted access to the class or the first class, if purchasing more than one class at a time.
  • REFUND POLICY: For refunds requested within five (5) business days commencing on the date listed as the Start Date for the class, the tuition amount shall be refunded (less the published processing fee), provided no more than 50% of the program has been completed and all course materials are returned in as-new condition to the identified address at the student’s expense. Such materials must be received within 10 calendar days of the date emailed instructions are sent to the student. The cost of materials not received or those that cannot be returned (such as software, memberships, exam vouchers, exam sponsorship, equipment, etc.) shall not be refunded to the student.
  • No refunds shall be available after the five (5) business days commencing on the start date of the class, unless written justification is received from the student within the original access period of the student’s program, not including extensions, transfers, or holds processed. Complaints are found to be valid based on ACE’s investigation and findings. 
• Other Important Information about the Refund Policy
  • When a withdrawal is requested, you may specify that you want:
  • A customer credit, less the processing fee.  This credit can be used for future ACE classes scheduled to be held within the next 12 months.
  • You may donate your refund to the ACE Scholarship Fund.  These donations are non-refundable.
  • ACE Scholarships used for a registration that is subsequently withdrawn, are returned to the ACE Scholarship.
  • Refund amounts are limited to the payments already received; and, in no instance, will a student be provided a refund amount in excess of the payments that are already collected.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Please note that there are separate policies for Online Self-Paced classes.

• Class Transfer Policy
  • Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
  • Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
    • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.
    • Adult ESOL classes may consider transfer requests outside of the five business-day-requirement period on a case-by-case basis.  
    • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
    • Please send your written request to email.
  • Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
  • Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • All refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee except for registrations processed using a Purchase Order (PO) or Letter of Agreement (LOA).
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
  • Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
    • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
    • When requesting the withdrawal, please provide a copy of the PO or LOA used when initially requesting the registration.  
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be refundable.
  • Adult ESOL classes may consider a withdrawal request outside of the five (5) business-day-requirement period on a case-by-case basis.  
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request.  
  • Please send your written request via email.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.

Apprenticeship, Trade and Industry Classes
Please note that there are separate policies for Online Self-Paced classes.

• Class Transfer Policy
• Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
• Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.  
  • When requesting the transfer, please provide a copy of the PO (Purchase Order) or LOA (Letter of Agreement) used when initially requesting the registration.  
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
  • Requests received within the first ten calendar days of the start of the class
  • Selected Trade and Industry Classes associated with an advanced certificate program, may accept a transfer request no later than ten calendar days after the start of the class.  
  • This request must be submitted in writing with the reason for the request. Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees are not reimbursable after the start of the class.
  • Requests to transfer an employee or client from one class to another must be submitted in writing by the company or agency who originally requested the enrollment.  
• Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be transferable to the new class after the start of the class.  
• When requesting the transfer, please provide a copy of the PO or LOA used when initially requesting the registration.
• Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.

 

• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • All refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee except for:
    • Registrations processed using a Purchase Order (PO)
    • Registrations processed using a Letter of Agreement (LOA)
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • When requesting the withdrawal, please provide a copy of the PO or LOA used when initially requesting the registration.  
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be refundable.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request.  
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests received within the first 10 calendar days of the start of the class
  • Selected Trade and Industry Classes associated with an advanced certificate program may accept a withdrawal request, no later than 10 calendar days after the start of the class.  
  • This request must be submitted in writing with the reason for the request.  Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees are not reimbursable after the start of the class.
  • Requests to withdraw an employee or client from a class must be submitted in writing by the company or agency who originally requested the enrollment.  
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees are not reimbursable after the start of the class.  When requesting the transfer, please provide a copy of the PO or LOA used when initially requesting the registration.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
  • Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.

Business and Computer Classes
Please note that there are separate policies for Online Self-Paced classes.

• Class Transfer Policy
• Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class an be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
•  Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.  
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
• Requests received within the first ten calendar days of the start of the class
  • Selected Business and Computer Classes associated with an advanced certificate program, may accept a transfer request no later than ten calendar days after the start of the class.  
  • This request must be submitted in writing with the reason for the request. Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be transferable to the new class after the start of the class and are not reimbursable.  
  • Requests to transfer an employee or client from one class to another must be submitted in writing by the company or agency who originally requested the enrollment.  
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.

 

• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • All refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee except for:
  • Registrations processed using a Purchase Order (PO)
  • Registrations processed using a Letter of Agreement (LOA)
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be refundable.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests received within the first 10 calendar days of the start of the class
  • Selected Business and Computer Classes associated with an advanced certificate program may accept a withdrawal request, no later than 10 calendar days after the start of the class.  
  • This request must be submitted in writing with the reason for the request.  Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees are not reimbursable after the start of the class.
  • Requests to withdraw an employee or client from a class must be submitted in writing by the company or agency who originally requested the enrollment.  
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.

Health and Medical Classes

Please note that there are separate policies for Online Self-Paced classes.

• Class Transfer Policy
• Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
• Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.  
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
• Requests received within the first ten calendar days of the start of the class
  • Selected Health and Medical Classes associated with an advanced certificate program, may accept a transfer request no later than ten calendar days after the start of the class.  
  • This request must be submitted in writing with the reason for the request. Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees are not reimbursable after the start of the class.
  • Requests to transfer an employee or client from one class to another must be submitted in writing by the company or agency who originally requested the enrollment.  
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be transferable to the new class after the start of the class.  
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.

 

• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five (5) full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • All refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee except for:
  • Registrations processed using a Purchase Order (PO)
  • Registrations processed using a Letter of Agreement (LOA)
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be refundable.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request.  
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests received within the first 10 calendar days of the start of the class
  • Selected Health and Medical Classes associated with an advanced certificate program may accept a withdrawal request, no later than 10 calendar days after the start of the class.  
  • This request must be submitted in writing with the reason for the request.  Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees are not reimbursable after the start of the class.
  • Requests to withdraw an employee or client from a class must be submitted in writing by the company or agency who originally requested the enrollment.  
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.

Adult World Language Classes

Please note that there are separate policies for Online Self-Paced classes.

• Class Transfer Policy
• Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
• Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Written requests to transfer an employee or client from one class into another, for all classes other than Online Anytime Classes, must be submitted in writing by the company or agency who originally requested the enrollment.  
  • When requesting the transfer, please provide a copy of the PO (Purchase Order) or LOA (Letter of Agreement) used when initially requesting the registration.  
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • All refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • When requesting the withdrawal, please provide a copy of the PO or LOA used when initially requesting the registration.  
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be refundable.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request.  
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.

Hobbies and Personal Enrichment Classes

• Please note that there are separate policies for Online Self-Paced classes.
• Class Transfer Policy
  • Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
  • Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
    • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.
    • Written requests to transfer an employee or client from one class into another, for all classes other than Online Anytime Classes, must be submitted in writing by the company or agency who originally requested the enrollment.  
    • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
    • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request. 
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Requests received five(5)  business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • All refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be refundable.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Requests from employers who used a PO to enroll their employees, or agencies who used an LOA to enroll their clients, should include a copy of the original PO/LOA with their request.  
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
  • Please be aware that:
    • Failure to request a withdrawal or transfer in writing does not absolve that employer or agency of their financial obligation with ACE.
    • If an employer enrolls an employee in an ACE class using a PO wishes to send a client to an ACE class using a PO.:  That employee’s student record will be put into a financial restricted status until the class is fully paid for. During this period, the student may not register for additional ACE classes will not be able to take any test (if applicable) will not be provided certificates of completion or course transcripts.  Additionally, that employer’s record may also be put into a financial restricted status until the class is fully paid for.
    • If put into this restricted status, the employer may not be able to register another employee using a PO until the prior balance is fully paid off.
    • If an employer enrolls an employee in an ACE class using a PO, and that employee quits working for that employer, the employer may:
    • Switch which employee they wish to send to the class provided the class has not already started.  To do this, the employer should send a written request, along with a copy of the original PO, via email to: ACEFinance@fcps.edu.
    • Withdraw the individual from the class if it is more than five business days before the start of the class by emailing  acerefundrequest@fcps.edu.  When requesting a withdrawal, please include a copy of the original PO with the request.
    • If an agency enrolls a client in an ACE class using a LOA, that client’s student record will be put into a financial restricted status until the class is fully paid for.
    • During this period, the student may not register for additional ACE classes will not be able to take any test (if applicable) will not be provided certificates of completion or course transcripts.  Additionally, that agency’s record may also be put into a financial restricted status until the class is fully paid for.  If put into this restricted status, the agency may not be able to register another client using a LOA until the prior balance is fully paid off.  If an agency enrolls a client in an ACE class using a LOA, and that client notifies you that they do not want to take the class, the agency may:
    • Switch which client they wish to send to the class provided the class has not already started.  To do this, the agency should send a written request, along with a copy of the original LOA, via email to: ACEFinance@fcps.edu.
    • Withdraw the individual from the class if it is more than five (5) business days before the start of the class by emailing acerefundrequest@fcps.edu  When requesting a withdrawal, please include a copy of the original LOA with the request.
  • Other Important Information about the Refund Policy
  • When a withdrawal is requested, you may specify that you want:
    • A customer credit, less the processing fee if applicable. This credit can be used for future ACE classes scheduled to be held within the next 12 months.
    • A refund, less the processing fee if applicable. If payment was made via credit card, the refund will be applied to that same card.  
    • If payment was made via check or money order, the refund will be issued by check.  Refunds are issued to the original payee in all instances.  If a PO or LOA was accepted, the withdrawal will be reflected in the invoice issued. 
    • You may donate your refund to the ACE Scholarship Fund. These donations are non-refundable. 
    • ACE Scholarships used for a registration that is subsequently withdrawn, are returned to the ACE Scholarship.
    • Refund amounts are limited to the payments already received; and, in no instance, will a student be provided a refund amount in excess of the payments already collected.
  • Class Cancellation Policy
    • Classes require a minimum number of students. If the class minimum is not reached by the pre-registration deadline, the class will be canceled; and full refunds given to anyone enrolled at the time of cancellation. In this instance, there is no cancellation fee applied. 
    • If the registration was processed with a company PO (Purchase Order) or agency LOA (Letter of Agreement), we will apply a credit to their account which will be reflected on the invoice to be developed.
    • In the case of a cancellation, you will be notified by phone (or email) using the contact information on file for each student.
    • If a class that is scheduled to meet only once is canceled due to inclement weather or other facility emergency, ACE will make every effort to reschedule the class for a later date and you will be notified by someone from ACE about this.
    • If a class is scheduled to meet multiple days, and an individual session of the class is canceled due to inclement weather or other facility emergency, the session that was cancelled is automatically rescheduled for the end of the class, or migrated to on-line if coordinated by the ACE Instructor in advance. You will be notified by someone from ACE about this.

Driver Education Classes (DMV Permit Tests)
Please note:  The DMV Permit test requires both and ACE and DMV registrations. The DMV registration process must be completed by the student/parent registering for the class.  This is a separate registration process.  To do this, go to:  https://vadmvexam.com/AT_Remote/ApplicantPortal/ApplicantPortal.aspx to complete your registration.  DMV will shut down their registration process 4 hours prior to the scheduled test date and time and failure to register with DMV will result in an inability to take the test when you show up for the ACE DMV Test Permit Class.  Please also remember to complete and signed the DTS 41 consent form and bring it with you to the ACE DMV Permit Test. The form is available at http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/pdf/dts41.pdf 

• Class Transfer Policy
  • Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
• Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.

 

• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • DMV Learner’s Permit Test are not charged a processing fee.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.

Driver Education Classes (Behind-The-Wheel)

• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
• Class Transfer Policy
  • Requests received five business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
• Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
  • Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • All refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Other Important Information about the Refund Policy
  • When a withdrawal is requested, you may specify that you want:
  • A customer credit, less the processing fee if applicable. This credit can be used for future ACE classes scheduled to be held within the next 12 months.
  • You may donate your refund to the ACE Scholarship Fund. These donations are non-refundable. 
  • ACE Scholarships used for a registration that is subsequently withdrawn, are returned to the ACE Scholarship.
• Class Cancellation Policy
  • Behind the Wheel Classes require two (2) students. If two students are not pre-registered by the class deadline, the class will be canceled; and full refunds given to anyone enrolled at the time of cancellation. In this instance, there is no cancellation fee applied. 
  • In the case of a cancellation, you will be notified by phone (or email) using the contact information on file for each student.
  • Behind the Wheel Classes meet for multiple days.  If an individual session of the class is canceled due to inclement weather or other facility emergency, the session that was cancelled is automatically rescheduled for the end of the class and you will be notified by someone from ACE about this.

Driver Education Classes (Partners for Safe Teen Driving and Classroom)

• Class Transfer Policy
• Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
• Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • Refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be refundable.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
• When a withdrawal is requested, you may specify that you want:
  • A customer credit, less the processing fee if applicable. This credit can be used for future ACE classes scheduled to be held within the next 12 months.
  • You may donate your refund to the ACE Scholarship Fund. These donations are non-refundable. 
• Refund amounts are limited to the payments already received; and, in no instance, will a student be provided a refund amount in excess of the payments already collected.
• Class Cancellation Policy
• Classes require a minimum number of students. If the class minimum is not reached by the pre-registration deadline, the class will be canceled; and full refunds given to anyone enrolled at the time of cancellation. In this instance, there is no cancellation fee applied. 
• In the case of a cancellation, you will be notified by phone (or email) using the contact information on file for each student.
• If a class that is scheduled to meet only once is canceled due to inclement weather or other facility emergency, ACE will make every effort to reschedule the class for a later date and you will be notified by someone from ACE about this. 
• If a class is scheduled to meet multiple times, and an individual session of the class is canceled due to inclement weather or other facility emergency, the session that was cancelled is automatically rescheduled for the end of the class, or migrated to on-line if coordinated by the ACE Instructor in advance. You will be notified by someone from ACE about this. 

Youth and Teen Classes
Please note that there are separate policies for Online Self-Paced classes.

• Requests received after 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) will be considered to have been received for the next business day's determination.
• Class Transfer Policy
• Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Requests to transfer to another class can be done by email.  
  • If there is a cost difference between the two classes, please call the Registration Office at 703-658-1201.
• Requests received between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate transfers with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students would forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
• Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy
• Requests received five (5) business days or more before the start of the class
  • Written requests to withdraw from a class must be submitted by email at least five full business days before the class is scheduled to start.
  • All refunds will be assessed a $35 processing fee.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.
• Requests between 0-4 business days before the start of the class
  • Due to scheduling considerations, we may not be able to accommodate withdrawals with less than five business-days-notice prior to the start of the class; and in these instances, students will forfeit their tuition paid.
  • Textbooks, instructional supplies, lab fees, and late fees may not be refundable.
  • Please send your written requests for consideration via email.
  • Failure to officially withdraw will result in a continued financial obligation to FCPS ACE, regardless of the student's class attendance.

???????A Company Or Agency Sending People To a Class

Yes!

In addition to the classes we offer to the general public, ACE can create a customized class specifically designed for your office or company. These include classes for:

• trades and industry

• health and medical

• business and computer

• language

These classes are closed to the public, so only your people will attend. 

Next Steps

Email business@fcps.edu, and a staff member will reach out to you to discuss your training needs.

 

The contractual agreement to pay is between ACE and you, the employer. As such, the employer is responsible to pay 100% of the contracted payment amount.

The employer should check their own human resources policies and procedures about requirements for continued employment and paying back training costs.

What Next?

If your employee leaves your employment before the class starts, you can either:

Yes, and registrations are processed immediately.

Online registrations require a credit or debit card at the time of registration.

Benefits

To have FCPS ACE share your FCPS ACE grades and progress with anybody other than you directly 

1. Complete a FERPA Form (PDF).

2. Email the completed form to aceonline@fcps.edu.

If a textbook is listed for a class, in most cases you will need to purchase the book yourself.

ACE will provide the ISBN number for the book you need to purchase.  If purchasing the textbook on your own, our course description may provide specific directions, such as a specific publisher, as well as various retailers, such as Amazon.  In these instances, it will be up to you to decide where you should purchase the book.

Under limited circumstances, ACE will provide a textbook.  This may be either an e-textbook or a physical textbook.  Please refer to the detailed description of the class for specifics.

Once registered:

All ACE instructors are subject matter experts in the subject they are teaching and have worked in their field for many years.

For specific questions about a specific instructor, please go to our Contact Us page. Click on the email for the type of class you want information about. After sending an email, you will receive a response within 2 business days.

Note: Summer Learning instructors are all FCPS teachers.

ACE has several different certificate programs. Many are online and self-paced. 

Review our courses and email us with any specific questions. 

Students can access their transcripts online.

Grades are generally posted about two weeks after the semester ends. Transcripts are not emailed or mailed. 

Grades and attendance information from our old system require that you contact our offices to receive a copy of your class details from that system.  Please email acebusinesssupport@fcps.edu to request this.

Are there minimum English proficiency requirements to take a class?

Many of our ACE career and enrichment classes require a specific level of English proficiency. Requirements may differ by individual program.

To speak with someone about the specific language requirements for the ACE class you want to take, call the ACE Switchboard at 703-658-2727 and ask to speak to the department assigned to the program associated with the class you are interested in.

Adult ESOL offers classes at a range of beginning to advanced proficiency levels. New students are required to complete an intake process to determine the appropriate class.

More Information

Your experience with a language determines the best class for you.

Adult ESOL classes require a formal placement assessment before enrolling.

View detailed descriptions of our Adult ESOL program and offerings. 

More Information

The course description gives the prerequisites for each level of multi-level courses.

If you are not sure if your background matches the prerequisites, contact the department responsible for that program:

Yes.

Please bring all of these things to the first behind-the-wheel class:

Email ACE Administration

You will receive a response within 2 business days.

You can also call us (703-658-2727) and ask to speak to an ACE Leader.

Health and Medical Related Questions

• nurses

• doctors

• pharmacists

• phlebotomists

• dental assistants

• and more

Heartsaver CPR AED, with or without First Aid (HM01625 or HM01695), is recommended for

• medical employees (administrative and clerical)

• community members, including

  • personal trainers

  • Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders

  • babysitters

  • and more

Private classes are available. Email healthmed@fcps.edu for details.

 

Students must attend courses to be in compliance with VA DOLI-related technical instruction regulations.

Learn more on the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation site.

Yes.

An individual who completes a full program receives a Fairfax County Public Schools final transcript that is suitable to use in applying for licensure.

Completion certificates are available for a fee from ACE.  Records are kept for several years and can be applied toward apprenticeship completion.  Should you become a registered apprentice in the future, any classes taken within five years can be applied to your official apprenticeship.

Email the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) with your questions.

They can answer questions about Registered Apprenticeship or Action Forms.

Students should strive to attend all scheduled classes. As long as the maximum number of absences allowed has not been exceeded, absences should be made up as soon as possible.

To make up for hours and classwork missed, the apprentice must make arrangements with the instructor to receive alternative assignments, either through NCCER Connect, special projects, or special homework.

This option should be used on a limited basis and only with excused absences. Make-up work must be completed before the class ends.

No.

“Virginia Registered Apprentice” means the apprentice must be both:

The “Apprentice Action Form” is evidence of state registration. ACE does not issue Apprenticeship Action Forms.

Those who are not Virginia-registered apprentices are also welcome to join electricity, plumbing, surveying, or HVAC-R classes, but they will not receive a state certificate.

Email the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) with any questions about Registered Apprenticeship or Action Forms.

How do I get my license?

Contact the the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) for questions about licensure or journeyman's testing

For classes that require a minimum amount of attendance, this would be considered an excused absence.

Excused absences are:

Reasons a Class May Be Cancelled

Online Classes

Online classes are not impacted due to adverse weather or facility emergencies. Online classes have different cancellation procedures.  See ACE Cancellation and Withdrawal policy for specifics.

In-Person Classes

ACE follows FCPS procedure for in-person classes with a few exceptions. When schools are delayed two hours:

Your registration confirmation includes the room assignment. When you come to the class location, look for signage posted in the hallways that will direct you to the correct classroom.

For Behind-the-Wheel classes, review your receipt with directions on where to meet outside the FCPS building.

FCPS ACE offers classes all 12 months of the year. In-person classes are held at multiple locations throughout Fairfax County, primarily in FCPS high schools. Depending on the type of school break that FCPS schools announce, ACE classes may be impacted at some locations.

See the FCPS school calendar for a complete list of FCPS school breaks.

Please be aware that ACE classes scheduled over a formal break in K-12 classes may impact an ACE class. Contact your instructor or the department to confirm class meeting days.