Amazon now pays for 100% of Amazon Employee’s tuition, fees, and books at Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) through Amazon’s Career Choice program. Amazon program annual maximum limits apply. The Career Choice program offers:
OTC &
Amazon
You Have A Dream, We Have A Plan
Amazon’s Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers Amazon employees to learn new skills. The educators in the Amazon Career Choice partner network deliver on Amazon’s commitment to provide hourly employees with best-in-class support in their path to career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Together, we are committed to providing excellent education, job placement resources, and continuous improvements to the student experience.
OTC &
Amazon
You Have A Dream, We Have A Plan
Amazon’s Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers Amazon employees to learn new skills. The educators in the Amazon Career Choice partner network deliver on Amazon’s commitment to provide hourly employees with best-in-class support in their path to career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Together, we are committed to providing excellent education, job placement resources, and continuous improvements to the student experience.
OTC &
Amazon
You Have A Dream, We Have A Plan
Amazon’s Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers Amazon employees to learn new skills. The educators in the Amazon Career Choice partner network deliver on Amazon’s commitment to provide hourly employees with best-in-class support in their path to career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Together, we are committed to providing excellent education, job placement resources, and continuous improvements to the student experience.
Advance Your Education with Career Choice
YOUR DEGREE, YOUR WAY
An associate degree or certificate in one of more than 100 programs and specializations
SIMPLE ADMISSIONS
Admissions, enrollment support, and a streamlined admissions process that does not require the SAT® or ACT
STUDENT SUCCESS
A full suite of student services, including tutoring, coaching, and mentoring
Choose from a Range of Career-Focused Programs
OTC offers more than 100 programs and specializations with some that can be completed entirely online. Each is backed by OTC Cares. Choose your next career from a range of program areas.
BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING & MANAGEMENT
COMPUTERS, NETWORKING & CYBERSECURITY
HEALTHCARE / HEALTH SCIENCES
ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEERING & SKILLED TRADES
AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS
PUBLIC SAFETY
SCIENCE & SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Take Your Next Step
APPLY AT OTC
Apply to OTC and select “Amazon Career Choice” as your employer on the online application.
LOGIN TO CAREER CHOICE
Within Career Choice, select the “College” track and “Ozarks Technical Community College” as your school. Then follow the directions for College Payment Requests.
TALK WITH US
Talk with an OTC career consultant by clicking below.
The Questions We Hear Most Often:
Who is eligible for Amazon Career Choice?
Employees who have worked at Amazon for as little as 90 days will be eligible for having their tuition, fees, and books fully paid; up to a maximum of $5,250 per year (part-time associates get up to $2,625) Career Choice is available to all full- and part-time blue badge employees. This includes all hourly non-exempt FC, CS, corporate, AWS, Amazon Fresh Stores, Amazon Books, Amazon 4-star, Amazon Pop Up, Amazon Go, and certain retail and eligible subsidiary associates. For more information visit Amazon Career Choice.
How do I access my Amazon Career Choice College Payment Requests?
You must request your College Payment Requests through Amazon Career Choice.
Do I need to submit a payment request every term?
Yes. You must submit Payment Requests within the Amazon Student Portal, which OTC actively monitors for payments.
Can I use my Career Choice benefit toward any program at OTC?
You can select any certificate or associate degree. Please work with an OTC Career Consultant to select the right program for you.
How much does Amazon pay and will I have any out-of-pockets costs?
Amazon pays 100% of your tuition, fees, and books within the annual maximum limits up to a maximum of $5,250 per year (part-time associates get up to $2,625). You will be responsible for paying any costs above the annual maximum. These are the most common fees. View the full list of fees. Most courses use open educational resources, so there will not be any additional cost for course materials, though certain courses do use materials that students must purchase. Please see the Schedule of Classes for more information.
Can I transfer credits into this program?
Yes, OTC accepts transfer credits from a variety of sources. Speak with your OTC Career Consultant to determine how many of your credits will transfer to your program.
I am already a student at OTC. Can I change my program?
Yes, you may switch to any certificate or associate degree. Some credits may not transfer to your new program. Please speak with your OTC Career Consultant about changing your program.
The Best Decision
You’ll Ever Make
If you’ve made it this far, you must be pretty serious about taking that next step. We’re cheering you on— let’s get started.
The Best Decision
You’ll Ever Make
If you’ve made it this far, you must be pretty serious about taking that next step. We’re cheering you on— let’s get started.