Current and future OCC students, and guest students who will be home for the summer,
can now register online for both summer and fall semester classes. Summer classes
begin May 9 and fall semester begins August 29.
OCC will continue to feature a variety of course formats for students including in-person
on campus; hybrid courses - a combination of in-person and online; and 100 percent
online courses for maximum flexibility. To review class schedules for summer and fall
semesters and for more registration information, visit Registration. New students are encouraged to visit Admissions for additional information on applying to OCC. Guest students from other colleges
and universities should visit Guest Students before registering for classes.
Variety of Ways Available to Help Pay for Tuition
OCC offers one of the lowest in-district tuition rates in Michigan with a variety
of one-time grants, government financial aid programs and free scholarships available
for OCC students for the summer and fall semesters:
FAFSA - All college students are encouraged to apply for college financial aid through
the U.S. Department of Education. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Applying for FAFSA opens up additional opportunities for grants, scholarships and
more.
OCC Scholarship Universe - Students should submit an application to Scholarship Universe, a scholarship-matching tool that connects students to internal and external scholarship
opportunities. For more information on scholarships, visit https://www.oaklandcc.edu/finaid/scholarships.aspx.
Michigan Reconnect - OCC, in partnership with the Michigan Reconnect program, is offering free in-district tuition to qualifying Michigan residents at
least 25 years of age who want to earn an associate degree or certificate. Visit
https://www.oaklandcc.edu/mireconnect.
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About OCC
Offering nearly 100 degrees and certificates, OCC is Michigan’s largest multi-campus
community college and No. 1 transfer institution in the state. The College provides
academic, career training and enriching experiences, designed to empower students
to reach their potential and enhance our community. More than 1 million students have
enrolled in the College since it opened in 1965. A seven-person Board of Trustees
governs OCC. Board members are elected on a non-partisan, at-large basis, serve as
volunteers and are not paid. Mission statement: OCC is committed to empowering our
students to succeed and advancing our community. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
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