College Services

Accessibility Compliance Center and Educational Support Service – (ACCESS)

Oakland Community College makes reasonable accommodations for all handicapped students (including the Learning Disabled) in compliance with state and federal legislation such as section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112).

Such services and assistance as sign language interpreters, note takers, readers, recorded materials, tutors, curriculum/learning station modifications, and special instructional equipment are provided as necessary for students with special needs to realize academic success.

The counseling department at OCC provides ACCESS eligible students with comprehensive counseling services at each campus. Counselors are available to assist students in the development of decision-making skills that will enable them to establish and attain appropriate educational, career and personal/social goals.

Students in need of special assistance should contact the campus Academic Support Coordinator in the ACCESS Office at your home campus.

For the hearing impaired, please use Michigan Relay at 800.649.3777.

Veterans Benefits Recipients

All veterans wishing to take advantage of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits should complete admission and registration forms in consultation with the VA representative located at the Auburn Hills Campus. OCC does not participate in the VA Advance Payment Program. Therefore, all VA recipients are responsible for the payment of tuition and fee charges.

Those eligible for VA benefits are reminded that there is often considerable delay between the time benefits are requested and when checks begin to arrive. It is necessary, therefore, to make financial arrangements in order to prevent financial difficulty during the intervening period before checks commence. Please call the Veterans Advisor at Auburn Hills (please refer to the Campus Directory) for further details.