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Tuition & Fee Refund Schedule

You must sign up for My Payment Plan on the same day that you register in order to complete your registration.

All students accept responsibility for payment of all tuition and fees at the time of registration. Any outstanding student account balance remaining unpaid following the final My Payment Plan payment of the semester will be assessed up to a 35% collection charge and reported to appropriate collection agencies and the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Any student who has an outstanding balance due to the college will not be able to register/maintain enrollment in future courses.

Spring 2026 Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule 

Date Tuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 18 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
January 19 – January 2550% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After January 25No Refund Given 

Date Tuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 15 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
January 16 – January 1850% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After January 18No Refund Given 

Date Tuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 31100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
February 1 – February 650% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After February 6No Refund Given

Date Tuition Refund Amount 
On or Before March 26100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
March 27 – March 2950% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After March 29No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 19100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
January 20 – January 2650% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After January 26No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 12100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
January 13 – January 1950% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After January 19No Refund Given 

Summer 2026 Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before June 5100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
June 6 – June 950% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After June 9No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before June 11100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
June 12 – June 1450% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After June 14No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before June 3100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
June 4 – June 550% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After June 5No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before July 8100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
July 9 – July 1050% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After July 10No Refund Given

Fall 2026 Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before August 30100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
August 31 – September 650% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After September 6No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before August 27100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
August 28 – August 3050% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After August 30No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before September 13100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
September 14 – September 1950% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After September 19No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before October 29100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
October 30 – November 150% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After November 1No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before August 24100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
August 25 – August 3150% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After August 31No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before August 17100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
August 18 – August 2450% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After August 24No Refund Given

DateTuition Refund Amount
On or Before August 10100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
August 11 – August 1750% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After August 17No Refund Given

Spring 2027 Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule 

Date Tuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 17100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
January 18 – January 2450% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After January 24No Refund Given 

Date Tuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 14100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
January 15 – January 1750% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After January 17No Refund Given 

Date Tuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 30100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
January 31 – February 550% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After February 5No Refund Given

Date Tuition Refund Amount 
On or Before March 25100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
March 26 – March 2850% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After March 28No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 18100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
January 19 – January 2550% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After January 25No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before January 13100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
January 14 – January 2050% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After January 20No Refund Given 

Short Term Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before Calendar Day 1 of the Course
100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees
Calendar Day 2 of the Course50% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees
After Calendar Day 2 of the CourseNo Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before Calendar Day 2 of the Course 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
Calendar Days 3–4 of the Course 50% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After Calendar Day 4 of the Course No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before Calendar Day 3 of the Course 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
Calendar Days 4–5 of the Course 50% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After Calendar Day 5 of the Course No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before Calendar Day 4 of the Course 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
Calendar Days 5–7 of the Course 50% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After Calendar Day 7 of the Course No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before Calendar Day 5 of the Course 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
Calendar Days 6–9 of the Course 50% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After Calendar Day 9 of the Course No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before Calendar Day 6 of the Course 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
Calendar Days 7–12 of the Course 50% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After Calendar Day 12 of the Course No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before Calendar Day 7 of the Course 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
Calendar Days 8–14 of the Course 50% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After Calendar Day 14 of the Course No Refund Given 

DateTuition Refund Amount 
On or Before Calendar Day 8 of the Course 100% Refund on Tuition, Per Course Program Fees, and Required Common Fees 
Calendar Days 9–15 of the Course 50% Refund on Tuition and Per Course Program Fees 
After Calendar Day 15 of the Course No Refund Given 

Required Common Fees assessed in full during the 50% refund period for Tuition and Per Course Program Fees. 

Tuition & Fee Appeals

You may request a tuition and fee appeal if an unexpected situation prevented you from completing classes. Appeals are only considered for reasons like:

Appeals are not allowed for financial hardship, technology issues, or simply dropping or not attending classes.

To appeal, submit the Petition for Fee Appeal form with documentation within 30 days after the semester ends. You’ll get confirmation within 5 business days, and a decision within 30 business days.

Tuition & Fee Appeal Form
Appeals Procedure

Appeals Procedure

The student must complete and submit a Petition for Tuition & Fee Appeal form and all pertinent written documentation to Student Account Services within 30 days following the end of the term. In cases of incapacitation, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Students receiving any type of financial aid, including loans grants, and scholarships should be aware that their account will be reviewed to determine how much financial aid they have earned. Ozarks Technical Community College will not adjust any tuition charges if aid is earned. Rules and regulations governing Federal Financial Aid programs cannot be waived through a tuition appeal or under any other circumstances.

All tuition and fee appeals can be turned in to Student Account Services in-person, by mail or emailed to [email protected] 

Please note that you do not qualify for an appeal under these circumstances:

  • Failure to attend class, incomplete course withdrawal or administrative withdrawal action does not constitute grounds for appeal.
  • Financial hardship does not constitute grounds for appeal.
  • If your request is based on a current or past incarceration, you cannot appeal your balance unless you can prove you were wrongly accused.
  • You have an academic complaint. These complaints need to be handled with the appropriate college department or vice chancellor.
  • If you have an OTC employee/customer service complaint, please address them with the appropriate department supervisor.
  • Inadequate student technology devices including, software and hardware issues, do not constitute grounds for an appeal.

Students initiating the appeal process should keep the following in mind:

  • Each written appeal must be dated and include the student’s name, ID number, signature, statement describing specifically what is being requested and for what term, statement of any extenuating circumstances and why the request should be honored.
  • Failure to attend class or incomplete course withdrawal does not constitute grounds for appeal.
  • Failure to complete registration transaction with myOTC will not be grounds for appeal. Students are ultimately responsible to verify that registration transactions are completed.
  • Exceptions must meet one or more of the following criteria to be considered and approved:
    1. Written documentation of an illness, accident, injury or situation which could not be influenced, planned for, or prevented by the student and which subsequently caused a change in the class schedule, thus changing the assessment. This provision specifically excludes conditions or chronic illnesses that remain static and are known to the student at the time of registration. This applies for student or immediate family only. Immediate family includes spouse, children, parent, step-parent, grandparent and step-grandparent.
    2. Written documentation of substantiated circumstances involving deadlines where a student has in good faith relied on information provided by a named college official or the official’s interpretations of the text of a college document or publication and was consequently misled or mistaken about its terms. Please note printed/published material, such as registration forms, guide sheets, class schedule information, web directions and the catalog take precedence over verbal information.

Any individual who fails to appeal, in writing, within the thirty-day timeframe, by default waives all rights to appeal.

Decisions will only address whether an adjustment of fees will be made. Grade assignments and other academic issues are not within the scope of these procedures and should be addressed to the appropriate vice chancellor.

Notification of a decision will be made in writing and will be mailed within 30 business days of the appeal being submitted.

The decision of the committee may be appealed, in writing, to the college’s Director of Student Financial Services.

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