Training FAQ
*It’s highly encouraged to contact the Training Dept. ahead of time to check for course availability.
Only FPA members can register for classes. All payments must be made in advance and in full at the time of registration. Checks (are payable to FPA), MasterCard, Visa, and cash are accepted. You may register & pay by phone with a credit card, in person or by mail (as long as the Training Dept. receives the payment before the registration deadline)
Fairfax Public Access, Attention: Training Department, 2929 Eskridge Road, Suite S, Fairfax, VA 22031.
Phone: 571-749-1102
All courses will be held at Fairfax Public Access. Park in the slots marked “Reserved 2929 S or T” or “V” (Visitors) only. If you park in any other space, your vehicle may be towed at your expense.
Senior Citizens (age 60+) qualify for a 20% discount. The birth date/year must be provided on your registration form to be eligible.
Fairfax Public Access also offers 20% discount to middle schools, high school and college students from the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Review our volunteer for class credit program for the option to earn 25% or 50% discount in courses. (*link to volunteer information page)
We at FPA reserve the right to change dates, times, and prices of classes without prior notice.
To withdraw and receive a full refund or a class credit for future classes’ your request must be received 1 business day (24 hrs) prior to the class start date. After the first session, full class refunds are not possible.
Students who cancel 24 hrs fewer in advance of the first day of a class will not receive a refund.
You have the option of applying the course fee to another class (class credit).
Please allow a minimum of 2 business weeks for a refund.
For any further questions we can be reached at (571-749-1102), Email us at jerausquin@fcac.org or fax us at (571-749-1112). Please include your full name and the class you are withdrawing from. No refund will be processed until notification of withdrawal has been received by FPA.
Punctuality is very important especially on single day workshops. Latecomers may be required to retake the course.
If you miss a workshop session, contact the instructor about scheduling a make-up class. (Note that it is not always possible to schedule make-up time.) Advanced notice is preferred. If a class date is postponed, the Instructor will arrange to make up for missed class time and you will be informed.
Please visit our website call FPA or call our main number at 571.749.1100 for changes to the schedule due to inclement weather. FPA also follows the same inclement weather closings as Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale campus:
FPA has a partnership agreement with Fairfax County Public Schools – Adult Community Education Program. ACE students are allowed to enroll first into any course marked as ACE. A week before the class start date registration opens up for FPA members to enroll.
If inclement weather or insufficient enrollment necessitates cancelling a course, we will notify you by Email or phone. Registrants in canceled courses should contact FPA at 571.749.1102 for future class dates. You will have the option to transfer you enrollment to a future class, receive a course credit or a full refund of the course fee amount.
When you wish to register for a course, contact the training dept. directly. The training dept. can check the status of you volunteer credits and inform you of any possible course discounts.
Upon completion of all course volunteer requirements students can continue to volunteer and earn $20 dollars of class credit per session. This credit can be used to pay up to a maximum of 50% of a course free.
Always remember to complete a green volunteer form and have the producer sign and approve the bottom half. To receive credit, submit the completed form no later than 24hrs after the completion of your volunteer session either at the training dept. or equipment room.
For more information check the volunteer for class credit page
