Oglala Lakota College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Oglala Lakota College?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Oglala Lakota College was $2,016, with $668 in required fees, for $2,684 in tuition and required fees. The reported amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $84 per credit hour, before applicable fees.

Tuition is only part of an annual budget. Reported books and supplies averaged $1,200, and the reported room-and-board figure was $7,200. Combining those figures with undergraduate tuition and fees gives an illustrative $11,084 subtotal; it is not a complete cost of attendance and does not include transportation, personal expenses, or costs that may differ by program and living arrangement. Students who live at home or attend a different instructional location may have a substantially different budget.

Financial aid can change what a student pays. In the reported aid figures, the average net price for students from families earning up to $48,000 was $219; for the $48,001-$75,000 income band, it was $5,542. Net price is an average after grant aid for a defined group, not a quote for an applicant. Eligible students should complete the financial aid application process and obtain an individual aid offer before treating any published average as their expected bill.

What are the work-study opportunities at Oglala Lakota College?

Students considering paid work while attending Oglala Lakota College should distinguish a Federal Work-Study award from an ordinary part-time job. Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is need-based financial aid earned through approved employment; an award does not by itself place the student in a position.

OLC's aid figures report that students receive assistance, but they do not establish how many campus jobs are available at a given college center. Applicants interested in Work-Study should ask the financial aid office whether they qualify, how positions are advertised, and whether jobs are located near their classes. A separate part-time job or internship may provide income or experience without being part of a federal aid award.

Individual career counseling is reported as available to undergraduates. Students can use an appointment to discuss a major or career direction, but should ask the relevant office which job-search, internship, and employer-contact services are currently offered at their location.