Any program can be eligible to be funded. Tuition reimbursement is available only to employees of the Vulcan Formations LLC franchise of Little Caesar’s. Students can be reimbursed after grants and other scholarships. Students must submit a copy of bill and grades to be reimbursed.

Vulcan Formations LLC requests that student employees complete a privacy release form to allow for direct assistance from OCC staff to submit required documents for reimbursement. Submitting a privacy release is not required and at the student’s discretion.

Your first step will be to apply online; there is no application fee!

Once your application is submitted, you can get started on next steps. Don’t forget to select the Little Caesar’s option on the application under affiliated partnerships.

Now that you are registered for classes, log into your student account, Ocean Connect.

• Familiarize yourself with Ocean Connect.
• Know the plagiarism policy to avoid accidental plagiarism.
• Review online orientation to Canvas or schedule a virtual onboarding to your account.
• Your student email will become active within 72 hours of your initial registration.
• It is recommended your check your student email daily, this is the primary mode of communication the college will use with you.

OCC and the partnership offer support to set you up for success and help when needed.

Types of support and how to access them:

Career Services
Little Caesars employees may receive direct career service support from OCC Career Services. OCC can assist in coordinating goals directly with Little Caesars’ team, which seeks to assist and support you as you work towards achieving your career goals.

Tutoring Services
Through Ocean Connect, you can schedule virtual or in-person tutoring services! Tutoring at OCC offers a variety of support, including standard tutoring, study tips, writing center review, citation method assistance, and more.

OCC Student Help Desk
The OCC Student Help Desk can help with all technical troubleshooting.

• Call 1-844-344-3113 during business hours
• Call 1-866-861-1122 the after hours

No, but eligible Vulcan Formations LLC employees receive the in-county tuition rate. Tuition reimbursement and other financial aid has the potential to reduce costs or even make it possible to attend tuition-free.

No, any program is eligible.

Yes, OCC offers evening, some weekend, and many classes online to help meet your schedule needs. OCC offers many fully online programs.

You can continue your classes uninterrupted. The only change that might occur is eligibility for tuition reimbursement. However, your new employer may offer a similar benefit that we can assist you with accessing.