Okaloosa Technical College
At a Glance
Okaloosa Technical College offers quality technical education programs featuring state of the art training facilities and professional, industry-certified / licensed instructors. OTC now offers 18 different programs that lead directly to high wage jobs in high demand careers fields while providing students with a hands-on learning experience.
Whether you are thinking of walking from the classroom to the career field or from the classroom to the next level of education, we are a school for getting education done the right way!
Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) is a Public institution located in the Panhandle region of Florida. OTC has National Accreditation.
The main campus in Fort Walton Beach, FL has a City feeling.
Okaloosa Technical College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Certificate
- Career Certificate in Practical Nursing
- Career Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity
- Career Certificate in Automotive Service Technology 2
- Career Certificate in Heating. Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)1
- Career Certificate in Welding Technology
Student Body (as of 2024)
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
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| Full Time | 344 |
| Part Time | 75 |
Full-time students outnumber part-time students (4.59:1) at Okaloosa Technical College.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2.00 |
| Asian | 5.00 |
| Black/African American | 18.00 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1.00 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.00 |
| White/Caucasian | 62.00 |
| Other/Unknown | 0.00 |
The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (62%) followed by Black/African American (18%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 43.00 |
| Male | 57.00 |
At 57%, male students outnumber female students by a significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
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| Total Students: | 419 |
|---|---|
| Average Student Age: | 26 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of Fall 2023)
OTC is one of the most affordable options on the Emerald Coast.
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Scholarships
If you have questions about how to pay for school, please reach out to our finicanal aid office for information regarding grants and scholarship.
Okaloosa Technical College is eligible for and participates in many forms of Student Financial Assistance which include, but is not limited to:
- Federal Pell Grant www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Florida Student Assistance Grant
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
- Florida Dept of Ed. Scholarship Dependents of Deceased & Disabled Veterans
- Florida Pre-Paid College Program
- Veterans Benefits - www.vets.gov/education/apply
Montgomery GI Bill – Chapter 30, Post 9/11 – Chapter 33, Post 9/11 (Dependent) – Chapter 33, VA Voc Rehab – Chapter 31, Dependents Educational Benefits (DEA) – Chapter 35 - JobsPlus/Career Source – Workforce Innovation
- Opportunity Act Scholarship (WIOA)
- OTC Schoolboard Scholarship
- And many independent scholarships
- Open Door Grant
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | 2655.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 800.00 |
| Housing Costs | 15000.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $18,455.00 consists of $2,655.00 for Tuition, $800.00 for Books and Supplies, and $15,000.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of 2024)
Enrollment for Fall programs begins in March and classes start in August. Enrollment for the Spring will start in October.
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Admissions Policy
Students can apply for the Fall or Spring terms online.
Enrollment for each semester ends on the 4th day of school with closing the drop/add period.
NOTE: The Practical Nursing program admissions deadlines may be different from other programs. Please see our website for more information.
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Campus Life (as of Fall 2024)
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We do not offer student housing.