News U Can Use

4800 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303

(270) 686-4400 | Toll Free: 1-866-755-OCTC (6282)
24/7/365 HELP Desk Available: 1-855-5GO-OCTC

1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 686-4444

(operated by Barnes & Noble) octc.bookstore@kctcs.edu | (270) 686-4523 | Main Campus, Upper Level Campus Center, M-Th: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. F: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Order online at Shop OCTC

Visit our webpage!

octc.elc@kctcs.edu | Pathfinder Den, Main Campus, Campus Center, Lower Level 

Visit our webpage!

octc.library@kctcs.edu | (270) 686-4590 | Main Campus, M-F: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | DT Campus, M-F: 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m., (270) 686-4466 | SE Campus, (270) 686-4590 | Chat with us online M-F: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Visit our webpage!

octc.pathfinderden@kctcs.edu | (270) 686-4683 | Main Campus, Campus Center, Lower Level, M-F: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., after hours by appointment only 

Visit our webpage!

octc-tlc@kctcs.edu | (270) 852-8964 | Main Campus, Learning Resource Center (LRE), Lower Level, M-F: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) are committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, beliefs, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. Compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, (which prohibits sex discrimination), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, in regard to employment at OCTC is coordinated by Sharmy Davis (270) 852-8159, acting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303, phone (270) 686-4504. Any person having inquiries concerning compliance with the above regulations in regard to situations other than employment should contact the acting coordinator for Title VI / Title IX / ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) at the individual campus. For more information, contact Barb Tipmore, Main Campus, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303, phone (270) 686-4530. OCTC complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Public Law 92-380, on all its campuses. Inquiries regarding the law should be directed to the appropriate school office. Compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination, and with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is coordinated by KCTCS, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, KCTCS, 300 North Main Street, Versailles, Kentucky 40383 phone 859-256-3264. Efforts to comply with the laws and regulations applicable to people with disabilities -- as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 -- are also coordinated by the Director of Diversity and Employee Relations. Questions concerning compliance with regulations may be directed to the KCTCS Director of Human Resources, 300 North Main Street, Versailles, Kentucky 40383, phone 859-256-3338, or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. Questions may be directed to the KCTCS Student Affairs Division or the Human Resource Coordinator’s Office at each college. Questions about admission to any college in KCTCS should be directed to the appropriate admissions office. 

Crime Log | The OCTC Crime Log can be found at owensboro.kctcs.edu/about/student-life/campus-safety.aspx

Student Financial Aid | Priority Deadlines for Financial Aid: FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Fall Semester Only - by July 1, each year; Spring Semester Only - by Dec. 1, each year; OCTC Scholarship Applications - by April 1, each year. FAFSA on the Web | Students are required to file a FAFSA every year in order to receive Financial Aid/Direct Loans. FAFSA can be filed online at studentaid.gov starting Oct. 1 every year. Please, email octc.financialaid@kctcs.edu to set up an appointment for assistance filing the FAFSA.

Financial Aid Resources | OCTC participates in the following financial aid programs: Federal Pell Grant; KY Cap Grant; Federal SEOG Grant; Federal Workstudy Program; and the Federal Direct Loan Program. OCTC offers the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, KEES awards, and many scholarship resources. Scholarship applications are available in January and are awarded for the next academic school year. Applications are due by April 1st.

Financial Aid Processing and Check Disbursement | Financial Aid awards are calculated on a sliding scale based on enrollment each semester. Full-time students are eligible for 100% of their grants for the semester and part-time students are eligible for 50%. Pell Grants and student loans are available for fall, spring, and summer. Check with the FA Office for eligibility and limitations. Students with financial aid awards that exceed their tuition and bookstore charges can expect to receive a refund 4-6 weeks after the first day of class. Refunds are processed via BankMobile.

Mandatory Repayment of Financial Aid | Federal Title IV regulations require students who stop attending classes to return all or a portion of Title IV grant or loan funds. The amount to be returned will be based on the actual number of days attended in the term. Students who stop attending classes, do not officially withdraw, or receive all failing grades (“E, F, Z, etc.”) MUST pay all or a portion of Title IV aid back at the end of the semester. Repayments of over-awards or repayments due to lack of attendance or withdrawal will be due to the US Department of Education within 30 days of written notice.

Student Loans | Direct loans are available to eligible students who meet the criteria. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. Students must complete the FAFSA process, and an online loan request through student self-service. New student loan borrowers are subject to a 30-day hold on all loan disbursements. First term courses are often prerequisites for classes held during the second bi-term. Students who do not receive a passing grade or drop such a prerequisite first bi-term course must pay back any financial aid disbursed toward the second bi-term course. Financial Aid Policies and Procedures | All federal, state, and OCTC Financial Aid policies and procedures are kept on file in the Financial Aid Office for student viewing.

Tuition and Costs

Tuition Refund Policy | Withdrawal Dates Amount or Tuition Refunded

• On or before June 9 = 100%
• June 9-21 = 50%
• After June 21 = No Refund

Due to the Reauthorization of Higher Education Act, new refund regulations will be applied to Title IV aid recipients who completely withdraw during their first semester, or stop attending and fail to officially withdraw from classes.

Tuition Payment Plan | Students may choose to participate in a tuition payment plan. This plan, managed by the Nelnet Campus Commerce, will allow students more flexible payment options. There is a $25 per semester, non-refundable fee for all students who sign up for the plan. Students must register prior to signing up for the payment plan.

• Mar. 1 - May 5:  no down payment required; 3 payments May-July
• May 6 - 26: 50% down payment required; 2 payments June-July

No payment plans will be accepted after May 28. To apply for this payment plan, visit students.kctcs.edu (make sure any pop-up blockers are disabled).

Withdraw | Students may withdraw from classes and automatically receive a grade of W after classes begin. The W grade indicates only that the student withdrew and does not affect their grade point average. After mid-term (see Academic Calendar) the instructor may assign a grade other than W based on the instructor’s course policy. See Academic Calendar for last day for a student to withdraw from a class.

Withdraw online | go to MyPath > Student Self-Service > Academic Records > Withdraw/Drop Request.

Option to repeat | Students may request to repeat a course as necessary to improve a grade.