Conveniently located next to the Hamra Family Library, OTC’s IT Service Center is here to help you with all of your information technology needs. Here are a few reasons why you should stop by this semester: 1. Connect to Wi-Fi Are you having trouble connecting to OTC’s Wi-Fi networks? Is your current connection suddenly not…
Gov. Mike Parson stopped by the OTC Springfield Campus today to discuss a new financial aid program offered by the state. The program, called the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant, will pay college tuition and fees for any Missourian who is 25 years of age or older. Students younger than 25 are also eligible for…
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt stopped by the new OTC Lebanon Aviation Center during his tour of southwest Missouri today, Aug. 22. The Lebanon Aviation Program debuted earlier this fall at the Floyd W. Jones Airport following a successful roll out of the Springfield Aviation Program in 2017. The senator offered comments standing in front of…
The fall 2019 semester is finally here, and we’re kicking things off with our second annual Eagle Days events! Between the free food, giveaways and special appearances by Ozzy the Eagle, we can’t think of a better way to start the school year. Check out the events happening at the Springfield campus, and make plans…
With a focus on students, safety and accessibility, Ozarks Technical Community College unveiled its new 20-year Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan for the Springfield campus, today, Wednesday, Aug. 14. The plan projects robust enrollment growth for the Springfield location and includes additional instructional space, student life amenities and parking improvements. “On April 3 of 2020, the…
OTC trustees, administrators and faculty along with K-12 school officials and community leaders gathered at Ozarks Technical Community College’s Richwood Valley Campus for the grand opening of the college’s Agriculture Training Center, today, Aug. 12. Prior to the 2019-2020 school year, OTC’s agriculture and turf and landscape programs were based at the OTC Springfield Campus.…
Update June 2021: This article addresses free HiSET testing for 2019. As of 2021, the Missouri budget no longer funds HiSET testing. Missouri’s high school equivalency exam, otherwise known as the HiSET, is now available to first-time test-takers for free. The 2019 legislative session funded House Bill 1606, which began paying for first-time HiSET test…
Cost is often a major barrier for students who wish to attend college, but, beginning with the fall 2019 semester, a new financial aid program in Missouri removes that obstacle. The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant will pay tuition and fees for any student in the state who is more than 25 years old. Students…
All Ozarks Technical Community College locations will be open on Saturday, Aug. 10 to help students prepare for the upcoming semester. Student Services staff will be available from 9 a.m. to noon to assist students with last-minute admissions, enrollment, advising and financial aid processes. Student Account Services staff will also be available during this time…
With the first day of classes just a couple weeks away, we’ve compiled a few of our best OTC hacks to make your life a little easier this semester. Keep reading to learn more. 1. Sync your OTC email to your phone. It’s the easiest way for you to keep up with important campus news…