Cost & Aid

You can afford OCC

OCC’s tuition rate of $107.00 per credit hour applies to students who reside in Oakland County. Out-of-district students pay $205.00 per credit hour, whether they live in Michigan, another state, or a foreign country. More information about residency status is available from the Admissions Office.

All OCC students also pay a student support fee of $110 per semester, assessed at the time of registration. The Student Support fee helps fund registration and other services utilized by students at the college. This fee is not refundable after the first day of the semester.  

Current Tuition & Fees  (Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Summer 2023)

In-District Resident $103.00/Billable Contact Hour
Out-of-District Resident* $199.00/Billable Contact Hour

Effective Fall 2023 Tuition & Fees  (Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024)

In-District Resident $107.00/Billable Contact Hour
Out-of-District Resident* $205.00/Billable Contact Hour
Fees (All Students)
Student Support Fee
(non-refundable after the start of the term.)		 $110.00

*International students & non-Michigan residents will pay Out-of-District rates

Billable contact hours are the number of contact hours a student will have with an instructor in a given week for a 15-week class. The contact hours per week will vary for classes that meet for less than 15 weeks in a semester, but the billable contact hours remain the same. In addition to tuition and fees, each student is expected to purchase their textbooks and supplies. The College provides financial aid and numerous scholarship options for eligible students.

How to Pay Your Bill

Once you’ve registered for classes, make sure you avoid being deregistered by either paying your tuition in full or setting up a payment plan. Carefully check the payment due date listed in the Academic Calendar.

You can split payments between multiple credit cards, payment methods, or bank accounts or by enrolling in OCC’s convenient tuition payment plan.

Paying for classes or setting up a payment plan

Here are the steps to pay your bill online:

  1. Sign into MyOCC
  2. Select Student Finance
  3. Select Make a Payment (on the far right)
  4. Select Continue to Payment Center to make a payment or set up a payment plan.
  5. Payment methods accepted are debit/credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express) or Electronic Check (ACH).

Paying in person

You may pay in person at Auburn Hills Student Accounts B 214 Monday – Friday 9:00 – 4:30, closed daily 1:00 – 2:00. Payment methods accepted in-person include:

  • Personal & MESP 529 Check
  • Money Order
  • Credit card: Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express

Paying via mail

You may mail in a personal or MESP 529 check to:

Oakland Community College
Attn: Accounts Receivable – M-TEC Building
2900 Featherstone, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Additional Payment Details

Partial payments can be accepted online. A student not enrolled in a payment plan for the term must pay the full amount of tuition and the student support fee by the payment deadline. Students will be dropped from courses not fully covered by payments made on their account. Partial payments cover the student support fee, then tuition and fees for the first registered courses, alphabetically by course name, i.e. ACC, COM, MKT. Deregistration will occur for all students whose balance is not paid in full by the payment due date and not enrolled in a payment plan for the term.

In the Student Account Center, students can grant access to an authorized user(s) to make payments for their tuition and fees. Access to the Student Account Center is from the Make a Payment link in the Financial Information/Student Finance menu in MyOCC. Students who qualify for financial assistance must obtain the appropriate documents from the campus Financial Assistance Office.

High school dual-enrolled and other students whose financial obligations are being met by employers or other third party sponsors must submit the appropriate documents by the payment deadline.

Students who have failed to meet their financial obligation to the College will have a financial hold placed on their records to prevent registration and release of their transcript. These holds will be removed when all obligations are discharged.

Senior Citizen Tuition Discount

If you’re 60 or older, you receive a 20% discount on your tuition. You must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Michigan to receive the discount. You also must provide proof of your age before the semester begins when you want to receive the discount.

2022 - 2023 Cost of Attendance Chart

When developing your budget, it’s important to keep in mind that tuition isn’t the only cost of going to college. You’ll need books and supplies, gas for your car, and daily living expenses. We list typical costs in our Cost of Attendance chart, although your situation may be different.

Fortunately, you don’t have to pay for everything all at once. OCC offers a convenient Tuition Payment Plan that spreads tuition cost over two or three payments during the semester. You pay no interest - just a small processing fee. We’ve provided answers to some frequently asked questions about the Tuition Payment Plan. You also can get more information at the Cashier’s Office on any OCC campus.

Cost of Attendance Chart for In-District Tuition

Living with Parent

Enrollment Status  Full time
(12+ credits)		 3/4 time 
(9-11 credits)		 1/2 time
(6-8 credits)		 Less than Half time
(1-5 credits)
Tuition & Fees (Actual) 2900 2,280 1,670 1,050
Books & Supplies 1,760 1,320 880 440
Transportation 1,560 1,190 780 380
Miscellaneous Expenses 1,330 1,000 670  
Loan Fees  60 60 60  
Room and Board  6,370 6,370 6,370  
Total $13,980 $12,220 $10,430 $1,870

NOT Living with Parent

Enrollment Status  Full time
(12+ credits)		 3/4 time 
(9-11 credits)		 1/2 time
(6-8 credits)		 Less than Half time
(1-5 credits)
Tuition & Fees (Actual) 2,900 2,280 1,670 1,050
Books & Supplies 1,760 1,320 880 440
Transportation 1,560 1,190 780 380
Miscellaneous Expenses 1,330 1,000 670  
Loan Fees  60 60 60  
Room and Board  8,560 8,560 8,560  
Total $16,170 $14,410 $12,620 $1,870

Cost of Attendance Chart for Out-of-District Tuition

Living with Parent

Enrollment Status  Full time
(12+ credits)		 3/4 time 
(9-11 credits)		 1/2 time
(6-8 credits)		 Less than Half time
(1-5 credits)
Tuition & Fees (Actual)  5,400  4,200 3,010  1,820 
Books & Supplies 1,760  1,320  880  440 
Transportation 1,600  1,200  850  420 
Miscellaneous Expenses 1,330  1,000  670   
Loan Fees  60  60  60   
Room and Board  6,370  6,370  6,370   
Total $16,520  $14,120  $11,840  $2,680 

 NOT Living with Parent

Enrollment Status  Full time
(12+ credits)		 3/4 time 
(9-11 credits)		 1/2 time
(6-8 credits)		 Less than Half time
(1-5 credits)
Tuition & Fees (Actual)  5,400 4,200  3,010  1,820 
Books & Supplies 1,760  1,320   880 440 
Transportation 1,600  1,200  850  420 
Miscellaneous Expenses 1,330  1,000  670   
Loan Fees  60  60  60   
Room and Board  8,560  8,560  8,560   
Total $18,710  $16,340  $14,030  $2,680 

Financial Aid

There are basically four types of financial aid:

  • Scholarships, including scholarships through the OCC Foundation. You don’t have to pay these back.
  • Federal grants, which you don’t pay back.
  • Student loans, which you do have to pay back.
  • Work-study, which involves working at OCC while you take classes.
  • OCC also participates in six federal financial aid programs for veterans.

To receive most financial aid, you must be registered for at least 6 credit hours. This is considered half-time status.

In addition, to receive most financial aid you must meet federal eligibility requirements. That’s because the federal government is the primary source for financial aid. Where the federal government isn’t the funding source - like with private scholarships - you don’t have to meet its eligibility requirements.

FAFSA

The key to unlock most financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA. It’s an online form you should fill out even if you don’t think you qualify for aid based on financial need. Why? Because not all aid requires financial need. Almost all students at least qualify for federal student loans.

The deadline for Michigan students to complete the FAFSA is March 1 by midnight CT for the upcoming fall semester. Don’t wait until the last minute to start filling it out. You’ll need to gather some records (likely parent records as well), and the form itself takes some time.

You must renew your FAFSA every year you attend OCC or a transfer school, and wish to be considered for federal student aid.


So What’s the Bottom Line?

How much will you actually pay to attend OCC? Our Net Price Calculator provides an estimate. It starts with the cost of attendance, then subtracts grant and scholarship aid it estimates you will receive.

The resulting number is just an estimate of how much you’ll pay. But it can be helpful as you make plans to attend OCC.

For More Information

The federal government, which supplies much of the money for student financial aid, offers many great resources and helpful information. Here are a few of its most useful publications and websites:

  • How Financial Aid Works is a publication that explains the process from start to finish.
  • Types of Financial Aid is a publication that discusses the kinds of aid available from the federal government and other sources.
  • Federal Student Aid is a website that has extensive information for students thinking about attending college, students in college, and parents.

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