The Suwannee County School Board advises that all vocational opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and disability. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs. Program offerings include Adult Education; Business Management and Administration; Community Education; Health Sciences; Architecture and Construction Education; Transportation, Distribution and Logistics; and Hospitality and Tourism. The RIVEROAK Technical College serves adults, high school students and dual enrollment students. Admission is open to adults who are at least 16 years old and not presently enrolled in a secondary school. Admission is also open to secondary students grades 9-12 as part of a regular secondary credit earning program.

RIVEROAK offers two types of federally funded financial aid - Pell Grant and Work Study. Some agencies which sponsor students, such as the Workforce Development Board, may also require that the student submit the federal financial aid application. Other types of financial aid are also available and are described below. For more information or assistance with the application process, contact RTC's Financial Aid Specialist at (386) 647-4211.

RTC awards scholarships through an annual scholarship selection process. Scholarships are program specific. Students eligible for these scholarships are high school seniors and Career Certificate students. Factors for selection include, but are not limited to, financial need, academic merit, leadership, and more. Please note, if a student receives a scholarship and withdrawals, the scholarship will be forfeited. Below are many of the scholarships offered at RTC.

Transfer of Students Not Enrolled at RIVEROAK Technical College

Students, including VA, must report all previous post-secondary education. Upon receipt of a transcript from an accredited institution, occupational completion points or credits earned will be evaluated and applied to the course/program of enrollment, if comparable. Competence checks not included in an occupational completion point are also available for previously learned knowledge and skills. Students must contact Student Services for questions or assistance with transfers.

Transfer of Students from Within RIVEROAK Technical College

Students may drop a class and enroll in any other class or program on a space available basis. Competencies earned prior to withdrawal are used to determine if the student has reached an occupational completion point to withdrawal. Competencies may be transferred to the new course/program if appropriate. The attendance record will transfer to the new course/program. Students must contact Student Services for assistance with transfers.

Programs require students to enter at the beginning of terms or at specified times during the year. Admission is open to adults who are at least 16 years old and not presently enrolled in a secondary school. Career dual enrollment is available to secondary students enrolled in post-secondary programs with the permission of the home school, private, or charter school and RTC.

RTC will notify students of upcoming deadlines to ensure students have all the necessary items completed prior to the deadline. 

RTC is a postsecondary technical training and adult education institution under the authority of the Suwannee County School Board. The 20-acre campus is located in Live Oak, with easy access from U.S. Highways 129 and 90 and Interstates 75 and 10. Basic skills remediation and GED® preparation are available through the comprehensive Learning Resource Center. Continuing Workforce Education courses are available as needed to businesses and individuals who are already employed and need technical updating or advanced training. Community Education courses are also offered. Students have access to personal and career counseling, financial aid, employability skills, and job placement assistance. Targeted populations, such as physically handicapped, single parents, displaced homemakers, and academically or economically disadvantaged receive support from special programs located on campus and through collaborations with local agencies such as Workforce Development and Vocational Rehab.