Tuition Guarantee

Your Success Is Our Mission

Whether you’re working on your degree to get a new job, get a better job or transfer to a four-year college or university, we’re here to help you succeed.

Lock in your tuition costs with the Owens Tuition Guarantee. You can earn your associate degree in less time and at a lower cost, so you can enter the workforce or transfer sooner!

How the Program Works

• Who’s eligible: All associate degree-seeking, new, continuing or returning Ohio residents and reciprocity students who enroll for at least 15 credits in the Fall or Spring semester.
• What you get: Guaranteed no increase in tuition and general and instructional fees, so long as you comply with the requirements of the program.
• What you pay: Your tuition and fees are based on the rates in effect during the semester you enroll full-time.

Read the Tuition Guarantee FAQ

Program Commitments

To remain eligible for the Tuition Guarantee program, you must commit to:

• Maintaining continuous, full-time enrollment (at least 15 credit hours) in Fall and Spring semesters for three years or until you complete your degree, whichever comes first.
• Creating an academic plan with your Owens Advisor.
• Signing a pledge commitment form (in Ozone under the Student Information Card).

Top 15 Reasons to Take 15 Credit Hours

1. Graduate on time—the more credits you take, the fewer semesters you may need to attend.
2. Save money and reduce debt by completing your studies more quickly.
3. Start your career sooner.
4. Earn money faster by entering the workforce sooner.
5. Earn additional credit hours for transfer—if your goal is to continue for your bachelor’s degree, extra credit hours now can help you earn it sooner.
6. Take advantage of multiple course offerings, including online, evening and weekend classes.
7. Gain additional years of earnings—the sooner you enter the workforce, the greater your lifetime earnings potential.
8. Increase your likelihood of graduating.
9. Achieve your dreams earlier.
10. Demonstrate your dedication to your education.
11. Improve your campus social life—more classes mean meeting more students with common interests.
12. Have more opportunities to interact with faculty.
13. Increase your chances of being accepted into educational programs, such as honors programs.
14. Increase the likelihood of earning better grades.
15. Achieve personal satisfaction.

Taking just one more class can make all the difference!

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