Parents & Family Admission Guide
Explore how TCC supports your student's success with generous financial aid options and personalized academic support, ensuring they thrive from enrollment to graduation.
Why TCC?
TCC offers a quality, affordable education that easily transfers to area four-year universities. We pair this with full support services and a vibrant campus life to help your student succeed.
73.7% of graduating students complete TCC debt-free.
- Become a TCC Student
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Academic Programs & Support
- Student Life & Campus Services
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Becoming a TCC Student
- Apply for Admission.
- Apply for financial aid and apply for scholarships.
- Does your family live in Tulsa County? Apply for Tulsa Achieves Scholarship.
- Submit your transcripts.
- Attend New Student Orientation.
Important Dates
Important dates like the first day of classes and the priority enrollment period for your student can be found on our academic calendar.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More Value, Less Debt. TCC meets the same rigorous academic standards as all of the regional four-year institutions. So why pay more? By completing the first two years at TCC, your student will literally save thousands of dollars. With various financial aid opportunities, your student has the potential to graduate from TCC debt-free or close to it.
Cost Comparison of the First Two Years
| School | Two-Year Tuition & Fees | Two-Year Housing & Meals | Total Two-Year Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCC with Tulsa Achieves Scholarship | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TCC | $8,760 | $0 | $8,760 |
| Rogers State University | $15,500 | $19,852 | $35,352 |
| Northeastern State University | $16,256 | $22,240 | $38,496 |
| Oklahoma State University | $27,840 | $22,760 | $50,600 |
| University of Oklahoma | $29,166 | $30,766 | $59,932 |
In its 50+ years of history, TCC has awarded $57,000,000 of financial aid to its students.
Scholarships
Students have access to a multitude of scholarship opportunities and tuition waivers through various sources. Our goal is to make education available to anyone no matter their financial limitations.
2024-2025 Costs for 30 Credit Hours
Yearly costs are based on 15 credits per semester.
| Costs | Oklahoma Resident | Non-Oklahoma Resident | Tulsa Achieves Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,496.50 | 10,246.50 | $0 |
| Fees | $893.50 | $893.50 | $0 |
| Total Costs | $4,390.00 | $11,140.00 | $0 |
Tulsa Achieves: TCC's Full-Ride Scholarship
Tulsa Achieves is Tulsa's signature scholarship program. It allows most Tulsa County high school seniors to earn an associate degree for free.
Academic Programs & Support
Whether your student wants to start a career quickly or pursue a bachelor’s degree, we offer a wide selection of degree and certificate programs along with support to help them reach their goals.
At TCC we offer two different paths to an associate degree.
TCC offers 94 different degree & certificate programs.
University Transfer Degrees
These associate degrees have transfer agreements with local universities, making it easy to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree.
Explore University Transfer Agreements
Work-Ready Degrees & Certificates
These programs focus on high-demand skills and fast-track your student to a rewarding career.
Academic Support
Academic Success Coaching
Your student has access to coaches who use a personalized approach to help them improve organization, study habits, and time management. Data shows that students who receive coaching see a 7.8% increase in two-year degree completion.
Tutoring Services
TCC offers professional tutoring to all students, with support in science, math, writing, and foreign languages. Tutors are available both in-person and online. Plus, if your student needs help outside tutoring center hours, they have access to 24/7 online tutoring services.
Dedicated Study Spaces
Research shows when students stay on campus to study, they get better results in the classroom and better outcomes from their college experience. We offer dedicated spaces on each campus to allow students to focus and private rooms for group projects and study sessions.
Help Them Choose A Career
With so many options, choosing a major can feel overwhelming. TCC's career advisors can help your student find the right path based on their personality, talents, and interests. In fact, they can even take a career assessment before they enroll, giving them a head start in finding the degree that’s perfect for them.
Student Life & Campus Services
TCC fosters community and social connections through a vibrant campus experience. Your student can enjoy services like fitness centers, on-campus dining options, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations.
- Wellness Services: Students can access up to five free and confidential counseling sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor, and be connected to community resources.
- Y@TCC Fitness Centers: Students have unlimited access to the Y@TCC fitness centers located on all four campuses. They can enjoy in-person and virtual group fitness classes, new workout equipment, and participate in intramural sports.
- Clubs & Organizations: TCC boasts over 70 active student-led clubs and organizations, allowing students to find their community through shared interests and experiences.
- On-campus Dining & Meal Plans: TCC offers meal plans that students can purchase using financial aid dollars to enjoy meals at on-campus dining locations.
- Campus Safety: TCC Police Department (TCCPD) officers are all either Oklahoma CLEET-certified Peace Officers or graduates of the Oklahoma Collegiate Officer Program. Additionally, TCCPD utilizes the RAVE Guardian4TCC mobile app that gives your student an added layer of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your student will meet with an academic advisor and enroll in classes during their new student orientation.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) governs students’ rights regarding their educational records. In order to release information to a student's parents or guardian, a FERPA Release Form must be on file in the student's record.
The free support provided by our professional staff in writing, reading, math, science, and languages is available not only for courses in those disciplines but for any course in which those skills may be required. Our Tutoring Centers will work with your student in person or remotely to provide the highest quality instructional support.
The Student Life office on each of the four main campuses organizes events and activities for students outside the classroom every month during the school year. The Student Life office is also home to more than 70 student organizations your student can join to get involved on campus.
Doing your first two years at TCC can save you an average of $32,833. Check out our College-Cost Comparison Chart to see how TCC's compares with area 4-year institutions.