Miscellaneous Expenses
Application Fee
A student’s first application for admission to any credit course must be accompanied by an application fee of $25. This fee is non-refundable.
Aptitude Test Fee (PSB)
Aptitude tests are given in selected Health Science programs. Students are allowed one test at no charge. Students will be required to pay a $25 testing fee for each subsequent exam taken.
Auditing Fees
Students who audit courses must pay the regular tuition and fees for enrollment in the course.
Background Checks and Drug Screens
Background checks and drug screens are required in selected programs. Program advisors will provide information concerning these costs to students.
Books, Tools, Uniforms, and Equipment
Each student is required to have books, tools, uniforms, and other equipment appropriate to the program of study. In some cases, these items may be usable in the student’s employment following graduation. All required books and many of the other necessary educational supplies may be purchased from the College Bookstore. Program advisors will also provide information concerning specialized tools, uniforms, or equipment needed for the program.
Commercial Truck Driving
| DDS Exam Fee |
$100 |
| DOT Physical |
$100 |
| DOT Drug Screen |
$155 |
Continuing Education Courses
Fees are charged for each continuing education course as indicated in the announcement of course offerings for each semester. In addition, students may be required to purchase textbooks and supplies pertaining to the courses.
Duplicate Copies of Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates
A processing fee of $25 will be assessed for duplicate copies of degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Additionally, a $6 fee will be assessed for each diploma cover requested.
Exemption Exam Fees
A student desiring to take an exemption exam must pay an exemption test fee. The fee is 25% of the tuition for the course and must be paid in advance. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Film Badge Fee
Film badges are required in selected programs. Program advisors will provide information concerning these costs to students.
Fuel Surcharge Fee
An additional fuel surcharge fee of $225 is charged to all students enrolled in the Commercial Truck Driving program.
Graduation Fee
Each student is assessed a $40 graduation fee when he/she applies for graduation. This fee is required regardless of participation in the graduation ceremony.
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Hepatitis B vaccinations are required in selected programs. Program advisors will provide information concerning these costs to students.
Identification Card Replacement
The cost of a replacement identification card is $5.
Industrial Drug Screen Fee
Commercial Truck Driving students are required to have an industrial drug screen. Random drug screening may also be performed. Program advisors will provide information concerning these costs to students.
Late Registration Fee
Any student who does not register and pay all tuition and fees by the designated time will be charged a $45 late fee.
Physical and Dental Exams
Physical and dental exams are required in selected programs. Program advisors will provide information concerning these costs to students.
Placement Retest Fee
The first placement exam given for admissions into Ogeechee Tech is free of charge. With approval, retesting is allowed for new students prior to the beginning of their first semester. There is a $15 retest fee payable prior to testing.
With approval, provisionally-admitted students will be given the opportunity for retesting at the end of the semester, beginning three weeks prior to the semester’s end. The $15 will be charged in this situation as well.
A $25 re-norming fee is applied to the PSB tests if a student takes the wrong exam. All testing fees are non-refundable.
Proctoring Fees
Third-party proctoring fees may apply and are the responsibility of the student. Students may test at another Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) school free of charge.
Program Change Fee
Any student who elects to change their initial program of study will be required to pay a $15 change of program fee each time it is changed.
Readmission Application Fee
If a student submits a readmission application to the College, a $25 fee will be assessed. This fee must be paid before being reaccepted.
Replacement Parking Decal
Any student needing to purchase a replacement decal with the College will pay a $5 fee.
Returned Check Fee
A returned check fee of $30 will be assessed by Ogeechee Technical College.
If a check is authorized by Telecheck and the check is not honored by the bank, Telecheck will charge a returned check fee of $30 (if the check is drawn on a Georgia bank), or the applicable State’s standard returned check fee (if the check is drawn on an out-of-state bank).
Transcript Fee
A transcript fee of $10.00 per official transcript will be charged.
Tuition Refunds
Students withdrawing from a course by the end of the third instructional day of the semester and no shows shall receive a 100% refund of applicable tuition (hours below the 15-hour tuition cap) and applicable refundable fees, excluding the application fee. Exceptions may be allowed for customized courses that do not follow the College’s standard academic calendar.
Students who withdraw from a course after the third instructional day of the semester shall receive no refund.
Students receiving Title IV funds (PELL, etc.) may or may not receive a Title IV refund. Refunds for Title IV recipients are calculated as follows:
Number of Days Completed /Number of Days in Semester = Percentage of Title IV Aid Earned
* *100% if greater than 60%
If funds are remaining after tuition and fees are deducted from earned Title IV Funds, then a check or ACH with the remaining balance will be issued to the student by the Business Office.
Refunds are made without the student’s request within forty-five (45) days of the last day of attendance, from the date the College terminates the student, or from the date the student withdraws from a class or program. When the institution cancels a class or program, all of the tuition and fees collected in advance are refunded within forty-five (45) days of the planned start date of the class or program.