General Information

Orlando Tech, an Orange County Public School, is approved by the Florida Department of Education and accredited by the Commission on Council on Occupational Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Technical education programs provide entry-level occupational skills training and update or advanced training for employed individuals.

Orlando Tech is located near the intersection of State Road 50 (Colonial Drive) and I-4 in downtown Orlando. Both day and evening programs are available.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are based on the type of training
• Certificate Programs - $1.92 per hour
• Continuing Education - $4.00 per hour
• Non-Resident Certificate - $7.67 per hour

Fees are customarily due on the entry date.

Florida residents who do not have a high school diploma and enroll in Adult General Education or AEL classes are not charged tuition fees.

Other Fees/Costs
• Lab fees are assessed for most programs.
• Other costs (textbooks, tools, uniforms, etc.) vary
     according to the program.
• An additional charge may be assessed for Vocational
     Preparatory Instruction (VPI).

Entry Dates
• Many programs are open entry/open exit allowing
     enrollment at any time.
• Some programs require a specific entry date and may
     have an enrollment waiting list. The application
     process should be finalized with Student Services
     immediately upon completion of testing.

Financial Aid
• Guidance counselors will provide referral information to
     students seeking assistance.
• Students applying for financial aid (including Veteran’s
     Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, One-Stop,
     Single Parent Program, Pell Grant, SFAF Grant, and
     assistance from other private and public organizations)
     must visit the Financial Aid office in Room 276.

Program Completion Requirements
• Program completion requires a minimum TABE level which
     varies depending on the program, in addition to
     successful mastery of instructional outcomes.
• Early occupational completion points require no
     minimum TABE level.

Refund Policy
Full-time students qualify for a full refund of tuition/lab fees providing the withdrawal occurs within the first five class sessions for semester (18 weeks) scheduled classes. If the student is halftime or the course is scheduled for less than 18 weeks, the student will qualify for a full refund provided the withdrawal occurs within the first 10 percent of the total scheduled class hours. The drop period begins with the entry date on the class schedule/receipt. Effective July 1, 2002, any currently enrolled student at an area technical center who is called to, or enlists in, active military service shall not incur academic or financial penalties by virtue of performing military service on behalf of our country. Such student shall be permitted the option of either completing the course or courses at a later date without penalty or withdrawing from the course or courses with a full refund of tuition and lab fees paid. The initial application fee, charges for books and supplies purchased through the school bookstore, and the parking decal charge are not refundable. If the student chooses to withdraw, the students record shall reflect that the withdrawal is due to active military service. The Title IV Fair and Equitable Refund Policy applies to all Title IV (Federal Pell Grant) recipients. Detailed refund information can be found in the Center’s Business Office.