Tuition & Costs
| Tuition Category | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| In-State Students | $182/credit hour |
| Dual Credit Students | $91/credit hour |
| Out-of-State Students: From Contiguous Counties* | $364/credit hour |
| Out-of-State Students: Other Out-of-State Students | $637/credit hour |
| Online-Only Courses+ (all students): | $182/credit hour |
| Mandatory Fee** (all students): | $8/credit hour |
| Distance Learner Fee*** | $20/credit hour |
What's With the ***?
Great question!
The first * is for contiguous counties. Contiguous counties are those which border Kentucky. Students from these counties pay a special tuition rate. Students from Reciprocity Counties pay in-state tuition.
Next, the ** is the KCTCS BuildSmart Investment for Kentucky Competitiveness fee.
+For students who are enrolled in online-only courses, the tuition is the same regardless
of your residency. Other fees, such as the mandatory fee and a distance learning course
fee of $20/credit hour still apply.
A full list of charges and fees is available.
To view our third-party servicer contract for refund management, click here.
*The OCTC Reciprocity Counties in Indiana are Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick.
Fee Payment Deadlines
Summer Intersession 2023 (Classes beginning May 15 and ending June 5)
May 12: Last day to pay tuition & fees to avoid cancellation of registration and late fees (students registering after this date must pay tuition the same day they register)
May 15: Classes begin
May 16: Last day to drop classes and receive 100% tuition refund
May 19: Last day to withdraw from classes and receive 50% tuition refund
Summer Eight Week Session 2023 (Classes beginning June 7 and ending August 1)
May 26: Last day to arrange a tuition and fee payment plan
June 6: Last day to pay tuition & fees to avoid cancellation of registration and late fees (students registering after this date must pay tuition the same day they register)
June 7: Classes begin
June 9: Last day to drop classes and receive 100% tuition refund
June 21: Last day to withdraw from classes and receive 50% tuition refund
Fall 2023
Aug 9: Last day to arrange a tuition and fee payment plan
Aug 9: Last day to pay tuition & fees to avoid cancellation of registration and late fees (students registering after this date must pay tuition the same day they register)
Aug 14: Classes begin
Aug 18: Last day to drop classes and receive 100% tuition refund
Sept 12: Last day to withdraw from classes and receive 50% tuition refund
Additional Fee Information
- An $11 charge per term will be collected from those students enrolled in programs that require Professional Liability insurance.
- A $50 charge may be assessed for each check returned due to insufficient funds. Delinquent accounts are subject to referral to the Kentucky Department of Revenue, which will charge additional fees.
- A $75 charge may be assessed for reinstatement of classes for students who do not pay by the payment deadline.
Priority Dates
Financial Aid Priority Processing Deadline Dates
In order for your financial aid to be ready when your classes begin, please submit your FAFSA as soon as possible. Financial aid Priority Filing Dates for OCTC are listed below:
- Submit FAFSA before July 15 for the Fall semester
- Submit FAFSA before December 1 for Spring semester
- Submit FAFSA before April 1 for the Summer term
If you submit your FAFSA by the priority date and promptly reply to all subsequent financial aid office requests, your financial aid should be ready for you when the semester begins.
The Financial Aid Office cannot guarantee the arrival or disbursement of funds. The dates below represent the earliest date funds can be applied to your account. All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Important reminder: Course attendance must be confirmed before a disbursement of financial aid will occur. Students enrolled with multiple start dates may have a delay in the processing of funds until all coursework has been confirmed.
