Take classes at Ozarks Tech tuition-free if you’re 60 or older and live in-district.
The VIP Program allows eligible students to continue learning later in life at little or no cost. In-District residents age 60 and older may enroll in one open-enrollment credit class per semester with tuition and student fees waived. Students living Out-of-District or Out-of-State may also participate by paying the difference in tuition. Course fees, books, and supplies are not included in the waiver.
Who Can Join?
- In-District students: 60 years of age or older at the time of registration
- Out-of-District students: May join by paying the difference between in-district and out-of-district tuition rates
- Out-of-State students: Pay the difference between in-district and out-of-state rates
Open-enrollment classes only. Courses that require prerequisites or selective admission are not eligible. Non-credit courses are not included.
Students interested in foreign language classes taught through the Foreign Language Institute should contact Missouri State directly for access to those courses through their MSU 62 program.
Registration dates for VIP eligible students
Eligible VIP Students can register for a class for the upcoming term on the beginning on the following dates by contacting the Registrar’s Office:
- Fall Semester: August 1st
- Spring Semester: January 1st
- Summer Semester: May 1st
Students utilizing the VIP Program may not enroll in a non-credit course.
Grading for VIP Students
VIP students are allowed to take classes for a letter grade or they may audit the course. Auditing a class means the student will not receive a grade for the course and must be declared at the time of registration.
Enrollment Status and Programs of Study
Most VIP students will enroll as a non-degree seeking “visiting” student. Visiting students can enroll in courses without providing official transcripts, but cannot apply for financial aid. VIP students can also apply to OTC as a degree-seeking student with a declared program of study (major) and can then apply for financial aid. VIP students who are unsure of which status to choose should discuss their educational goals with their admissions counselor.
How to Get Started
- Apply for admission to Ozarks Tech.
- Meet with your admissions counselor to review goals and plan your schedule.
- Contact the Registrar’s Office to register for classes once your schedule is ready.
Qualifying School Districts
In-District School Districts
- Ash Grove R-IV
- Branson R-IV
- Clever R-V
- Everton R-III
- Fordland R-III
- Hollister R-V
- Logan-Rogersville R-VIII
- Marshfield R-I
- Nixa Public Schools
- Ozark R-VI
- Pleasant Hope R-VI
- Republic R-III
- Springfield R-XII
- Strafford R-VI
- Walnut Grove R-V
- Willard R-II
Out-of-District Arkansas Counties
- Boone
- Carroll
- Marion
Residents of Out-of-District Arkansas counties will pay the difference between in-district rate and out-of-district rate.
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