Please Note: The college will be closed December 25, 2024 – January 1, 2025 for the holiday break.
Adulting 101: Life After OCC
Are you confused about the next step? We're here to provide you some guidance. Check out these helpful links that cover many of the upcoming events you'll have to tackle.
Transfer Advice & Scholarships
Discover covers college prep and important information on student loans and other financial considerations.
Phi Theta Kappa offers competitive scholarships for its members. If you want to take advantage, just click the student filter that applies to you under their "Scholarships" tab.
Here's another resource for locating scholarships specially designated for transfer students.
Finding and Winning Scholarships
Here's 10 helpful tips on transferring from a community college into a different school.
You'll need to be able to knock out your application when you apply for scholarships. Here's how you win them.
Living on Your Own
Here are general pieces of advice for how to get a job, handle money, and tips for things you might not think about.
20 Things You Don't Learn Until You Live on Your Own
Curious on how to get an apartment? Here's a good look at the process and what you should consider.
If you've secured a place, but aren't sure what to put in it, here's a good list.
Here's a breakdown of some of the major costs you can anticipate when living alone.
How Much Does it Cost to Live on Your Own?
Tips on ways to save on your electric bill.
You should definitely know these home maintenance tips.
Cars aren't everyone's strong suit. Here's some advice on how to maintain your vehicle.
Feeling intimidated about how to grocery shop efficiently? Not sure what to get? Here's a blog on what you should do.
How to budget for when you go.
Cheap Grocery Shopping Strategies
Now for something on what to do with those ingredients.
Finances
AmeriCU's got advice on all the financial topics you can think of.
Here are some resources on budgeting and money management.
You'll need help with your taxes. Here are places that do it for free.
Try this info on investing and other important financial choices.
Financial Choices for a Good Future
Need help with debt? Trying to deal with student loans? Check this out.
Know what you're getting into with credit cards. Here's some essential knowledge.
11 Things to Know Before Getting a Credit Card
Ready to buy a car? Look into this guide.
If you're contemplating getting a home, here's how to do it.
Health & Wellness
Eating well has a huge impact on your health. Here are some helpful guides and blogs.
Fitness is an important compliment to your diet. Learn how to get started with these links.
How often should you work out?
Fitness Workouts for Absolute Beginners
Caring for your mental health is important for your success. Here are some of our favorite resources for you to read through.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
Relationships are integral to our wellbeing. Here are some useful articles.