Welcome to COTC Financial Aid's Web Page! We hope that you find this page to be informative and helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at: (740) 366-9435 in Newark (614) 292-4094, ext. 435 from Columbus or 1-800-9NEWARK from elsewhere in Ohio Fax number: (740) 364-9533 COTC Confidential Information Release Form - form required to release student college information to the student via the phone.  Also required to release college information to designated persons such as parent, spouse, friend, etc. Office of Financial Aid Walk-in Hours Office Hours Monday 9 am - 5 pm 8 am - 6 pm Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm 8 am - 6 pm Wednesday 1 pm - 5 pm 8 am - 6 pm Thursday 1 pm - 5 pm 8 am - 6 pm Friday Advisors not available 8 am - 5 pm

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FAFSA and Verification Priority Processing Dates - Following are the dates students should have their FAFSA and verification completed for the year.  Even if the FAFSA and verification are not completed by the given dates, students may still apply for financial aid.  However, the aid may not be available to assist in the paying of tuition and fees by the stated fee payment deadlines. In those cases, COTC offers a Tuition Payment Plan that can help students maintain enrollment until financial aid processing is completed. More information is provided at Fees & Deposits website, http://www.cotc.edu/cotc/fees.asp. **   FAFSA Filing Priority Processing Dates Verification Priority Processing Dates Summer 2008 May 1, 2008 May 15, 2008 Autumn 2008 August 1, 2008 August 15, 2008 Winter 2009 November 12, 2008 November 26, 2008 Spring 2009 February 11, 2009 February 25, 2009         2008-2009 Verification and Appeal Forms - Forms required to complete verification or an appeal process for the academic year.    2008-2009 COTC Scholarships - Scholarships available for the academic year for new and continuing COTC students.   Budgets and Adjustments - Examples of COTC's one quarter budgets for students who are self-supporting, live with parents, or live on-campus along with examples of acceptable adjustments to the budgets.   2007-2008 Verification and Appeal Forms - Forms required to complete verification or an appeal process for the academic year.    Common Financial Aid Terms   Fees & Deposits - Link to COTC's Office of Fees & Deposits to obtain information about Tuition and Fees, fee payment deadlines, and tuition payment plans.   Financial Aid Award Notification Guide- Important information concerning the Office of Financial Aid's policies and procedures for which each financial aid recipient is responsible to know.    Frequently Asked Questions Loan Exit Counseling - Federal requirement that needs to be completed should a student graduate or drop to less than half-time enrollment status and has borrowed student loans at COTC. Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP) - click to apply for the loan, make changes to application, and determine eligibility for loan funding online.  Effective January 1, 2008, the Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP) will contain one application period and one application deadline.  Students may apply for NEALP funding between January 1 and July 15 each year.  To be considered for NEALP funding during the 2008-09 school year, all applications must be submitted and completed by July 15, 2008.  For more information and to apply, go to www.regents.ohio.gov/sgs/nealp.  NEALP awarding is based on the NEALP application, FAFSA data, and information received from the applicants selected institution.   Outside Scholarships - Scholarships that are not offered by COTC.   Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Pre-Approval/Master Promissory Note Process - Loan process for parents of dependent COTC students.   Return of Federal Financial Aid Policy - Policy the Office of Financial Aid administers when a student receives financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, or otherwise fails to complete the period of enrollment for which he was charged. Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy - The policy administered by the Office of Financial Aid that requires a student to complete a minimum standard in order to receive financial aid.   Spring Aid Adjustment Chart- How your aid, tuition, SAP, and grades will be affected if you drop a class or all your classes.   Student Employment   Student Loans -  Please click on the link and follow the easy steps to complete the loan entrance interview and master promissory note.**   Types of Financial Aid   Veteran Forms           VA Information Sheet           VA Agreement Form           VA Enrollment Report   What Happens When You Drop Some But Not all Hours - Chart used to calculate how your aid will be prorated should you enroll less than 12 credit hours.     Other Links:   FAFSA On The Web - Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Federal School Code for COTC: 011046 Priority Deadline is March 1st each year.    Financial Aid Estimator - FAFSA4caster - a new Federal Student Aid Web product designed to assist high school juniors and their families plan for education beyond high school. Students can receive an estimated EFC by entering their information into the FAFSA4caster tool, a customized version of the FAFSA. FAFSA4caster also provides guidance on next steps for applying for admission, applying for Federal student financial aid, and paying for education beyond high school.   Hope Scholarship/Lifetime Learning Tax Credit Guide - Information about the different tax credits and deductions.   Ohio Board of Regents - Direct link to the Ohio Board of Regents and the different types of funds they offer. Have questions about Financial Aid? Email COTC Financial Aid. NOTE: The Office of Financial Aid staff will respond to email via COTC issued email addresses only. [top]