Orion Technical College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Orion Technical College?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Orion Technical College was $14,700, with $900 in required fees for both Iowa residents and out-of-state students. Together, those published charges total $15,600 for the academic year. They are not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate.

Students also need to budget for books and equipment, transportation, food, and housing. Because the college does not operate student housing, living expenses will depend substantially on each student's arrangements. A college financial aid budget may include those expenses even though the college does not bill the student for all of them.

IPEDS 2024-25 data report that 62% of students received financial aid and 42% had student loans. The reported average grant award was $5,730; an average is not an individual award offer. Eligible students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and ask the financial aid office about federal and Iowa aid, institutional assistance, and applicable military education benefits.

Net price means estimated attendance costs after grant and scholarship aid, not just tuition after a discount. Reported average net prices were $24,170 for families with incomes of $75,001-$110,000 and $30,641 for families above $110,000. Individual aid offers and living costs can differ considerably from those averages.

What are the work-study opportunities at Orion Technical College?

Orion Technical College reports career support that includes individual and group career planning, résumé preparation, interview workshops, employer referrals, and job-placement assistance. On-campus employer recruitment is also reported. These are services students can use; they should not be interpreted as a job offer or placement guarantee.

Federal Work-Study, when included in a student's aid offer, is earned through an eligible job rather than paid as a tuition discount. Students considering part-time work should ask the financial aid office whether they qualify for that program and where eligible positions are posted. An ordinary job or internship may provide income or experience without being a Federal Work-Study position.