Residency Information
OTC classifies the residency status into the three separate taxing districts below. Your residency status affects your tuition rate at OTC. Click here for tuition and fee information.
In-district
In-district students have lived in the state of Missouri for at least one year and in one of the Missouri school districts below for the past three months. These students or their parents pay personal property taxes to OTC and are entitled to the lowest tuition rate.
Out-of-district
Out-of-district students do not live within the taxed districts but have lived within Missouri or Arkansas counties listed below for the past year.
Out-of-state
Out-of-state students maintain permanent residency outside of the state of Missouri or selected Arkansas counties.
*Students under the age of 21 and claimed on their parent’s tax returns are subject to the residency of their parents.
OTC gives residency status at the time of application to the college. Students requesting their residency status to be reviewed while attending OTC must submit a completed Residency Change Form. All required documentation to Student Services prior to the end of the 100% refund period for the earliest term you are enrolled in. For information about the 100% refund deadline, please refer to the Student Academic Calendar for dates.
EXAMPLE: If you start classes during the 16-week term, you may apply for a change in residency up to the last day of 100% refund for that term. If you start classes during the 14-week term, you may apply for a change in residency up to the last day of 100% refund for that term.
Requests submitted and approved after the first week of class will not go into effect until the following term of enrollment. Reclassification of residency is not retroactive to any prior terms of enrollment. Questions regarding residency should be directed to residency@otc.edu
NOTE: Students serving in the military or using veteran’s benefits may fit into special circumstance. Please see if they apply to you.