Graduate Cost
Use our full cost breakdown to estimate your total cost to earn your master's at OCC. For questions concerning financial aid or scholarships, contact [email protected] or 417.626.1206
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$490
Tuition cost per credit hour
Full Cost Breakdown
- $490 Tuition cost per credit hour
- $65 Student services fee per credit hour
- $100 Independent study fee per credit hour
- $100 Thesis and extended research paper re-registration fee
- $50 Field experience course fee per credit approved
- $TBD* Some intensive courses have substantial fees attached to them
- $100 Graduation fee
- $25 Late application fee for graduation
Find your scholarship.
Scholarships available just for graduate students.
Graduate Residential Payment Policy
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OCC Payment Options
Registering for and attending college creates a financial obligation, and that obligation necessitates a plan for fulfilling payment. Upon a student’s registration and the completion of their financial aid file, preliminary charges and preliminary aid can be accessed on the OCC student portal (my.occ.edu).
OCC students have two payment options:
- Pay in full: Complete payment of graduate studies tuition and fees (less anticipated aid).
- Fall: August 15
- Spring: January 15
- Summer: May 15
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- Enroll in the Payment Plan: OCC offers the opportunity to spread your bill over several interest-free monthly payments. The only cost for this service is an administrative fee of $30 to be assessed each semester this payment option is used. The enrollment form is available on the OCC student portal.
For assistance, contact OCC Student Financial Services at 417.626.1216.
- Pay in full: Complete payment of graduate studies tuition and fees (less anticipated aid).
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Payment Deadlines
FALL
- Payment 1: September 15
- Payment 2: October 15
- Payment 3: November 15
SPRING
- Payment 1: February 15
- Payment 2: March 15
- Payment 3: April 15
SUMMERÂ
- Payment 1: June 1
- Payment 2: July 1
- Payment 3: August 1
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Payment Policy Additional Note
Note: Failure to fulfill the payment agreement will result in the following:
- A late payment fee of $35 will be assessed each month that payment is more than 7 days past due.
 - Transcripts will not be released if payment is past due.
 - Administrative withdrawal from class.
 - Students are not allowed to attend future semesters until student account and bookstore balances are paid in full.
- A late payment fee of $35 will be assessed each month that payment is more than 7 days past due.
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Graduate Studies Refund Policy
Financial Aid Contact
If you have any questions concerning your financial aid, please do not hesitate to call us at (417) 626-1234 or email us at [email protected].