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Follow these steps to begin your education at OCC!

  1. woman with bookFill out an online application  for admission to Ocean County College.  Or,  stop by the Office of Registration & Records to complete an application in person.
  2. If you choose to apply for aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Both Full-time and Part-time students are eligible to apply for financial aid.
  3. Make arrangements to take the College Placement Test by visiting the Testing Center on the ground floor of the Library.  Satisfactory test scores on either the SAT and/or HSPA will exempt you from taking the College Placement  Test.  However, SAT and/or HSPA scores are not required for admission to OCC.
    1. If you have the following SAT scores: Critical Reading 540+ and/or Math 530+, bring  those scores to the Testing Center to be entered on your academic record. 
    2. You may also submit HSPA scores of  Verbal 235+ and/or Math 250+ to the Testing Center. 
  4. If you plan to attend OCC Full-Time, visit the Academic Advising Center to set up a New Student Orientation appointment.  This is mandatory for all new full-time students.  Your SAT, HSPA, or Placement test scores must be on your record before you can make an Orientation appointment.
  5. If you plan to attend OCC Part-Time, visit the Academic Advising Center to meet with an advisor to review your test scores and discuss degree programs and your career goals.
    1. The Academic Advising Center is located on the first floor of the Administration Building. 
    2. Office hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. 
    3. The Academic Advising Center operates on a walk-in basis.  No appointment is needed! 
    4. Telephone number: 732.255.0300.
    5. If you have transfer credit from another college:
      1. please bring an unofficial transcript with you when you meet with an advisor. 
      2. You will also need to send an official transcript to the OCC Office of Registration & Records.  Upon receipt of your official transcript(s), an evaluation of transfer credit will be mailed to you.

How Do I Pay for My Classes?

  • Payment is due at registration.
  • Your bill will include tuition and college/student/technology fees.  It may also include additional course, lab and distance learning/online fees.
  • Your courses may be dropped if you do not pay for them.
  • Payment may be made with cash, check, or credit card.
  • A payment plan is available.  Consider setting up a payment plan if you are waiting for Financial Aid to be processed.
  • Visit the OCC Financial Aid web pages for general information, deadlines, and for instructions on filing the FAFSA.
  • You may pay your bill at the Cashier’s Office on the 2nd floor of the Administration Building, by calling 732.255.0324 or online using WebAdvisor.
  • Courses must be dropped before the semester begins to be relieved of any financial obligation.