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OCC’s Federal School Code is 002875
FAFSA SimplificationDue to the passing of the FAFSA Simplification Act on December 27, 2020, as a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the FAFSA is changing for the 2024-2025 aid year.
You can expect the following changes:…
Students can apply for TAP through their FAFSA application. New York State (…
Reduce the cost of textbooks by nearly 50%!
OCC and Barnes & Noble want to make it easier and more affordable for you to get all of your textbooks in one convenient place, at a reduced price. If you’re eligible for financial aid, you can use it towards the purchase of textbooks or you can…
Who Are CSAs?
Clery Act regulations define "campus security authorities" as:
An institution’s campus police or security departmentOther individuals with security responsibilities, such as those monitoring access to campus property (e.g., parking lots, residence halls, and athletic…CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds for Institutional and Student SupportStudent SupportUpdated January 9, 2023
In March 2020, the Federal Government established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (…
If you reside in New York State but outside of Onondaga County you must submit a Certificate of Residence from your home county to the Student Accounts office. This certificate allows the College to…
Onondaga Community College is committed to student success, and we understand that at times students face difficult challenges that interfere with their progress. Please reach out for help by clicking on the appropriate button below.
As of April 11, 2023, the State University of New York (SUNY) announced that a COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be mandated for students to attend a SUNY institution, effective for summer courses.OCC, as part of the SUNY system, will also no longer be requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for attendance,…
Cyber security at Onondaga Community College is everyone’s responsibility and there are a few important things you can do to help
Passwords: Longer is Stronger
A password is your identity; set a strong password, don’t write it down or share it. You should never be asked to…
Enrolling in Direct Deposit is quick and easy and there is no fee to enroll!
The College issues financial aid and student account/tuition refunds by Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit eliminates the chance that your check will be lost, misdirected, or delayed during delivery. …
If you need evacuation assistance when a fire alarm goes off, take the following steps:
Do NOT use the elevator.
If you’re in a class or college office, alert the faculty or staff member that s/he needs to tell Campus Safety and Security Officer your name, location, and type of disability.…