Tuition and Fees
Graduate with a degree, not debt
We work hard to keep our standards high and our tuition low. As an OCtech student, you can be assured of a high-quality education that will serve you well and not load you down with a lot of debt after you graduate.
Tuition and Technology Fee
| Residency | Tuition | Technology Fee |
|---|---|---|
| In-County (Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties) | $210 per credit hour | $5 per credit hour |
| Out-of-County Residents | $253 per credit hour | $5 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Residents | $341 per credit hour | $5 per credit hour |
Other Fees
| Registration Fee | A non-refundable registration fee of $25 is due each semester. |
| Late Registration Fee | The late registration fee will be $50. |
| Enrollment Fee | A non-refundable enrollment fee of $60 will be charged to new students and returning students who have not been enrolled at OCtech for three or more semesters. |
| Lab Fee | Some courses may be subject to a $25 lab fee. |
| Program Fee | Technical Program fee: $125 / Arts and Science Program fee: $25 |
Inclusive Access Fees
Certain courses at OCtech are Inclusive Access courses. With these courses, the student is charged a course fee in addition to tuition that covers most, if not all of the required textbooks and access fees for the course. This fee covers only the digital components. If a student who is enrolled in the Inclusive Access program would like a print version of the same item, the print version can be purchased in the college bookstore, from the publisher, or possibly a third-party (if available).
Students wishing to opt out of the program must select the “Opt-Out” option in the course content section of D2L. Students MUST have the items covered with all Inclusive Access starting the first day of classes in order to take the course. Please note, simply having a printed copy of the book being used in the course does not give access to the required digital components.
Students that drop an Inclusive Access course prior to the end of published add/drop period, will automatically be refunded the charge. Students dropping courses after the published add/drop period, to include administrative or student initiated withdrawals will be charged the Inclusive Access fee and not be eligible to receive a refund of the course fee.
