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Financial Aid

The major types of financial aid from Federal and State sources are:

1. Grants 鈥� 鈥淔ree Money鈥� Grants do not have to be repaid.

2. Federal Work-Study Program 鈥� provides financial aid as wages which do not have to be repaid, from working part-time on campus, tutoring, or community service positions.

3. Student Loans 鈥� Federal Direct Stafford loans are low-interest educational loans available to college students who are enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours required for your 爆料TV degree), are pursuing a degree, are making Satisfactory Academic Progress, and meet other basic eligibility requirements.

Applying for Financial Aid

Get FAFSA Help

To apply for financial aid- complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at

• A new FAFSA opens every year on December 1st, and you must complete one each year to be considered for financial aid.
• Submit your FAFSA by May 31st for the fall semester and by October 30th for the spring semester to ensure that your file is complete before classes begin. We process FAFSAs throughout the year.
• Submitting the 2022-2023 FAFSA application includes Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.
• The 爆料TV Financial Aid office has a priority deadline to have all documents completed and submitted by July 1st to ensure a student鈥檚 file is reviewed before the fall semester.

Check your 爆料TV email regularly for important notifications!

Login to under Student Self-Service you can review your financial aid. Submit all required documents listed to complete your file.December

 

Helpful Resources

Financial Aid Homepage

Scholarship Office

Helpful Resources

Bursar Homepage

Refund Information

Bursar Office

Student Billing

• The total amount of tuition/fees are due by the first day of classes
• If you do not pay by the first day of classes鈥�you are Automatically set up on a Payment Plan鈥� (no application required and no enrollment fee)
• If you are taking 8-week classes:
  • Make two monthly payments
  • due on the first of the month
    • example: Early Fall class- pay September 1st and October 1st
      
      
• If you are taking 16-week classes:
  • Make four monthly payments
  • due on the first of the month
    • example: Fall classes- pay September 1st,  October 1st, November 1st, and December 1st If the
      
      
• 1st fall on the weekend, then payment is due the next day that 爆料TV is open
• If you do not pay on the required date each month you will receive
  • 2% finance fee on the total remaining balance
  • $20.00 late fee
  • There will be a hold applied to your account that prevents registration and release of an official transcript for missed or past due payments.

All current billing statements are sent electronically to your 爆料TV email account.  There are no paper bills.

CPD Overview

Safety is the primary focus of the Campus Police. Officers respond to all calls involving criminal acts, medical emergencies, and fire. Some of the routine services provided by the Campus Police believed to enhance the safety and security of those who visit 爆料TV include:

• Safety Escorts to/from parking lots
• Vehicle Battery jump starts.
• Vehicle Unlocks
• Lost & Found Property Management

Campus Police are available 24 hours a day!!! 405-682-7872

Please use this number for Emergencies and Non-Emergency situations. You cannot contact them through 911

Safety Information

Some things to remember about Safety in Campus:

• IT phones are located throughout the campus in offices, classrooms & near stairwells.
• Emergency call boxes are located throughout the campus.
• The blue call boxes are located outside.
• The small red call boxes are throughout the inside of the building.
• The campus has CCTV security cameras through the exterior and interiors of the buildings.
• Protecting your personal property begins with you.
• Lost and Found is located in the CPD building
• CPD does enforce traffic laws and the rules of the road.

Emergency Procedures

Some things to remember about Emergency procedures:

• There are No fire drills.  Treat every alarm as if it is a real fire and evacuate the building.
• 爆料TV is not a designated shelter.  However, there are safer places to be in the building in case of Tornado or Severe Weather.
• The 鈥淎ll Clear鈥� per shelter in place protocol will come through the IT phones located in the classrooms and offices.
• If asked to evacuate the building- please evacuate past Faculty Circle.

 

Additional Safety Information

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal mandate requiring all institutions of higher education that participate in the federal student financial aid program to disclose information about crime on their campuses and in the surrounding communities. The Clery Act affects virtually all public and private institutions of higher education and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education. The current annual report can be found here:

You can access it here

爆料TV Shield App

In an effort to reinforce personal safety on campus using the latest technology, 爆料TV introduced 爆料TV Shield, a free safety app that will enable students to reach 爆料TV Campus Police almost immediately from their smart phones. The app, developed by 911 Cellular, not only connects the user to the campus police department, but also provides the user鈥檚 location through an internal positioning system or geographic locator. The app will also has several other safety features:

• iReports鈥揳llows users to send texts, photos and videos directly to 爆料TV Campus Police and these reports can be made anonymously
• Non-emergency services contacts鈥揳ccess to additional services offered by 爆料TV Campus Police such as vehicle unlock, vehicle jump start, officer escort to and from the building and air for vehicle and bicycle tires
• Friend Watch鈥揳 peer-to-peer safety check. It allows users to designate a group of friends to receive notifications if the user fails to check in after a certain period of time designated by the user.

Protective Factors

Protective factors are essential for college students to prevent substance use amidst the challenges of college life. Strong social support systems, including nurturing relationships with peers and family members, can reduce the need for substance use. Involvement in extracurricular activities and meaningful engagement on campus promote a positive identity and healthier lifestyle. Access to accurate information about substance use and its consequences empowers students to make informed decisions. Clear institutional policies and support services discourage substance use and provide necessary help. Developing effective coping skills equips students with alternatives to substance use, fostering resilience and healthy decision-making

Safe Use, Storage & Disposal

Safely using, storing, and disposing of prescription medication is crucial for promoting public health and preventing misuse. Proper adherence to prescribed dosage and frequency ensures the intended therapeutic effects and reduces the risk of adverse reactions. Securely storing medications in locked cabinets or containers prevents unauthorized access, especially in households with children or individuals prone to substance abuse. Additionally, disposing of unused or expired medications through authorized drug take-back programs or following specific disposal guidelines protects the environment and reduces the chance of accidental ingestion or misuse by others. By prioritizing safe practices throughout the lifecycle of prescription medication, individuals can contribute to the overall well-being of themselves and their communities.

Reducing Stigma for Treatment

鈥婻educing stigma surrounding treatment is crucial to promote early intervention and improve outcomes for individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges. Addressing stigma encourages individuals to seek help promptly, increasing the likelihood of successful treatment. Emphasizing the importance of early intervention helps prevent conditions from worsening and reduces the potential for long-term consequences. Moreover, fostering resource connectivity, such as accessible and comprehensive mental health services, helplines, and support groups, ensures individuals have the necessary support and guidance throughout their treatment journey. By combating stigma and promoting early intervention with robust resource connectivity, we can create an environment that prioritizes mental health and supports individuals in their path to recovery.

About Student Success Advising

Our GOAL is to assist students with developing a plan in order to stay on track toward graduation and achieve personal and career goals.

Student Success Advisors assist students with:

• Career Assessment and Planning
• Individualized academic advising- choosing appropriate classes to enroll
• Preliminary transcript evaluation
• Changing a major
• Developing an academic plan- sequencing courses  to progress toward graduation
• Evaluation of degree program
• Academic problems/referrals for assistance
• Assisting health majors through the application process
• Enrollment approval (if needed)

Advising and Registration Web pages

This video will walk you through the types of information that can be found on the Advising and Registration web pages.  Here is some of the important information you can find on those web pages.

Topics Include:

• FAQs link
• Academic Standards
• Meeting with an Advisor
• Terminology
• Holds Information
• Reading Course Codes
• Important Registration Dates

Logging into Student Planning/Signing Financial Responsibility Form

This video will show you how to log in to the portal and navigate to the student planning software. It will also show you how to sign the financial Responsibility form.

Terminology:

• Accept- Agreeing to the terms stated in the Financial Responsibility Agreement

Topics include:

• Requires using your 爆料TV log-in information.
  • Username: firstname.middleinitial.lastname@my.occc.edu
  • password: 6 digit birthdate (MMDDYY)
• Signed each semester when you go to register for the next semester鈥檚 set of classes. (only needs to be done once the first time you register)
• Talks about:
  • the first week to withdraw and not owe for the course
  • the bursar will email bill information
  • collections
  • payment plan- including late fees and administrative fees

Viewing My Progress/Planning Classes

This video will walk you through the functions of the My Progress side of student planning. It will also walk you through how to pre-plan classes for each term.

Terminology:

• Major Course- Degree-specific courses required.
• General Education Courses- The foundation courses for AAS (18 credit hours) and AA/AS degrees (37 credit hours).
• Prerequisite: A class that students are required to complete in preparation for other classes.
• Timeline- A visual representation of the classes you have planned each term.

Topics include:

• Progress Bars
• Major Listed
• Required Courses for the degree (Major Courses then General Education)
• How to view course descriptions/Pre-requisites
• Filtering course results
• Viewing available courses
• Adding a course or a specific section
• Creating your schedule
• Viewing the Timeline

Registering for Classes

This video will walk you through how to register for classes using the student planning software.

Terminology:

• Register- the process by which a current and/or future student adds themselves into a course at 爆料TV. Also called enrollment.
• Drop- The process by which an enrolled student decides that they no longer want to continue in a course and they take themselves out of it either online or in the Registration Area.
• Hold- Anything that would stop you from being able to register for a course.

Topics Include:

• Viewing sections
• Difference between the 鈥淩egister Now鈥� button and the 鈥淩egister 鈥� button
• How to tell you are registered for courses
• Hold/Error Messages
• Switching Sections
• Dropping a course
• Registration Credit Limit

Wait-listing for a Course

This video will walk you through how to waitlist yourself for a course.

Terminology:

• Wait List- If a class is full, you can choose to add yourself to the list of students trying to get into the course.

Topics include:

• What does wait-listing mean
• The process for wait-listing for a class
• Wait-listing for multiple sections
• Notification of an open seat
• Notification time limit
• How to register once approved to register

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helpful Resources

Departmental Resources

While you are on campus, be sure to know what offices are available to assist you with a wide range of resources. Here is a list of offices we frequently refer students to for assistance:

Student Success Advising

Academic Divisions鈥�  Business & Information Technology, Arts, English & Humanities, Health Professions, Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Science, and Prior Learning Assessment

Records 鈥� transcripts, student ID, parking tags, enrollment verification

Graduation 鈥� applying for graduation, applying for academic forgiveness, evaluating transcripts

Bursar 鈥� student balance payments, refunds, tax information

Financial Aid 鈥� processing of student financial aid, submitting required forms related to your aid

Student Life 鈥� student clubs and organizations, awards, career services

Student Accessibility and Support 鈥� Counseling, Disabilities, and Veteran Services

TRIO 鈥� Provides academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention for eligible students.

Academic Resources

Learning Labs and Centers

Echo 2.0

 

Non-爆料TV Academic Resources

Rosetta Stone

The 爆料TV Office of Student Life is the hub of all opportunities for non-academic engagement at the College. From student clubs and organizations to community service to employment assistance to culturally stimulating forums to fun events, Student Life provides students and the entire 爆料TV community with opportunities to engage with one another and experience personal growth.

Ways to get involved:

• Campus Activities (ex: casino night, 爆料TV Scavenger Hunt, movie night, Job Fairs, etc.)
• Student Government Association
• Service Learning/Civic Honors
• Join a Club (27 recognized clubs on campus or create your own)

The great thing about working on campus is that the offices will work around your class schedule.  Student employees are also not permitted to work more than 25 hours per week.  If you need assistance with the 爆料TV jobs Webpage, please contact Human Resources at (405)-682-7542.

Applying for any campus job will require you to have both a cover letter and a resume.  If you need assistance with creating those documents, you can contact Student Life at (405) 682-7523.  Their Office area is located in the Main Building near entrance MB3 and the Bursar鈥檚 Office