Welcome to Ozarks Technical Community College

1. Welcome to Ozarks Technical Community College The admissions process Presented by: A’dja Jones

2. Getting Started

3. Admissions Process

4. Step 1: Application for Admission • Application process • Online • Consists of: • General information • Emergency contacts • Enrollment information • Academic information • Program of Study • Miscellaneous

5. Step 2: Financial Aid • FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Apply for: • Pell grants • Student loans • Work study • A+ Scholarship • Veteran benefits • Note: Student loans require a promissory note.

6. Step 3: Online Orientation • Online Orientation process takes approximately 15 minutes • Why? • Helps provide resources • Acclimates you to OTC • Sparks questions you may have • Must be completed before later steps

7. Step 4: Request Transcripts • Request from ALLprevious institutions • High school • Missouri GED • Out of state GED • College transcripts • Have them sent to: • Ozarks Technical Community CollegeATTN: Records and Registration1001 E. Chestnut ExpresswaySpringfield, MO 65802Fax: (417) 447-6925

8. Step 5: Placement Test • COMPASS placement test is used to determine student’s math, writing, and reading skills • COMPASS is required if: • You do not have recent ACT or COMPASS scores (within 2 years) • Transfer students who have not successfully completed math & English in college

9. Step 6: Attend STAR & Register • STAR-Student Advising and Registration • Learn about required courses • What are placement scores and why they matter • Create an educational plan • How to register for classes • Note: You must have completed the application process, orientation video, placement testing or ACT, and all college transcripts must be received by OTC before you can schedule a STAR session.

10. Step 7: Make Payment Arrangements • After registration, you must make payment arrangements by designated deadline. • Option 1: Pay tuition in full using Quikpay for an immediate payment • Option 2: Enroll in a payment plan • My Pay-Monthly – Authorized payments deducted monthly • My Pay-Delayed Payment – Your ONE payment will be delayed until later in the semester. This is recommended for students awarded financial aid. This option is only available after a FAFSA has been submitted.

11. OTC Admissions Checklist • Submit an application • Attend the new student orientation • Apply for financial aid (if necessary) • Request official transcripts from high school and other college attended • Schedule a placement test (if needed) • Schedule an advising appointment (Star Session) • Register for classes • Set up payment options and arrangements (Adapted from: http://www.otc.edu/Documents_Registrar/Admissions_Checklist.pdf)

12. Online Resources • Online application: http://www.otc.edu/admissions/first-time-student.php# • Financial Aid: http://www.otc.edu/admissions/first-time-student.php • Online Orientation: http://www.otc.edu/admissions/first-time-student.php# • Placement Test: http://www.otc.edu/admissions/first-time-student.php# • STAR Session: http://www.otc.edu/admissions/first-time-student.php • Payment Arrangements: http://www.otc.edu/admissions/first-time-student.php

13. Questions?