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HIGHER EDUCATION
Okefenokee Technical College (OTC) 1701 Carswell Avenue Waycross, GA 31501 (912) 287-6584
OTC serves the large geographical area of Bacon, Brantley, Charleton, Clinch, Pierce, and Ware Counties in Southeast Georgia. This accredited institution is one of the 33 technical colleges that comprise the Georgia system of post-secondary technical colleges. Begun in 1965, OTC has a strong reputation for providing quality educational services to its service area. The strengths of the college lie in its highly qualified instructional staff and its effective delivery of services. Good public relations, availability of programs, and a high graduation and placement rate keep the demand high for the programs offered at this institution. As of 2006, 1564 students are enrolled at OTC main campus.
Tuition for senior citizens taking not-accredited courses is slightly reduced. However, as a citizen of the state of Georgia, the Hope Grant is available to all ages which would automatically offset any mandatory fees and tuition for any accredited courses.
Waycross College
2001 South Georgia Parkway
Waycross College, University System of Georgia, is an associate degree granting institution. Opened in 1976 for commuting students, Waycross College offers eight Associate of Arts, eighteen Associate of Science, and four Associate of Applied Science degrees. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are transferable toward degrees at other institutions. The Associate of Applied Science is transferable toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Currently there are 850 students enrolled at Waycross College. Courses are offered periodically off campus in Baxley at Appling County High School and in Jesup at Wayne County High School. Waycross College also offers a Post-Secondary Options program (PSO). This PSO allows public high school students to receive simultaneously for the same course, high school credit as well as college credit.
Tuition for senior citizens age sixty two and up is waived for non-accredited courses. |