Ogden-Weber Technical College is an inclusive campus dedicated to embracing, celebrating, and valuing our community. The tech college seeks to create an environment that supports equal access to employment and technical education for all involved.
If your goals include a technical education with job placement in a training-related field, we want you to be a part of the college!
We’ve included the answers to frequently asked questions below. If you have further questions, please contact: admissions@otech.edu
A student who is not a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and who does not currently possess a permanent resident card, naturalization papers, visa, or other legal documentation is considered an undocumented student. This even includes those born outside of the U.S. who have lived in this country for a significant portion of their lives.
The tech college does not check state residency or citizenship status for enrollment purposes.
What information do I provide the college?
The tech college asks for a Social Security number on the application form because tuition and fees may be tax-deductible for some students. Providing a social security number is optional, but it must be given if you wish to take a student tax deduction or receive a tax form (called a 1098T) at the end of the year.
If you do not have a Social Security number, or you do not want to provide one, there are three alternatives when applying:
Student privacy is protected under federal laws, and the college takes this very seriously. Social security numbers are not shared with outside entities, other than to the IRS for tax purposes. An ITIN looks just like a Social Security number. The college has no way of knowing whether you provided a social security number or an ITIN. We do not compile or share lists of student citizenship status.
Programs below will require a social security number and/or proof of legal employability in order to obtain licensure through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL):
The tech college is unable to admit students who are in the United States on a student visa, due to extensive federal regulations. If you are a student studying in the United States, under a student visa, please stay in compliance with your visa status.
Tech college faculty and staff are here to help you achieve success.
Admissions Advising — Student Services Building — Call 801-627-8300 for an appointment
Student Support Specialists — Student Services Building — Call 801-627-8300 for an appointment
Student Success Center — Union Building — 801-627-8494
Achievement-based scholarships are available for all students. “Achievement-based” means you will be evaluated on your academic performance at the college. The Scholarship Review Committee meets every month to evaluate scholarship applications.
The requirements for an achievement-based scholarship are:
More information about scholarships can be found here.
Undocumented or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) are not currently eligible for any federal financial aid programs. However, we do have scholarships you may qualify for.
If your parents are undocumented, but you aren’t, you may apply for financial aid. You enter zeros (000-00-0000) for their social security number on the FAFSA application.
Meet with an advisor or access educational resources on the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
On July 16, 2021 a U.S. district court in Texas declared the DACA program unlawful. What does this mean for me?
Contact our Director for Admissions, Maria Caballero, if you have any questions.
Catholic Community Services: Immigration Assistance is also available through Catholic CommunityServices
ESL and Citizenship Classes available through Weber County Library
