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Class of 2019: RETENTION RATE:  General 100%, Cardiovascular 92% EMPLOYMENT RATE: General 100%, Cardiovascular 100% CREDENTIALING SUCCESS RATE: General 100%, Cardiovascular 100% ...

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COTC ​Fire Science Technology Advisory Committee

​The Fire Science Technology and Technical Rescue programs benefit from a  diverse and dedicated Advisory Committee  comprised of students and professionals with vested interest in academic and industry excellence. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I complete the Early Childhood Education associate degree? Students can complete an Early Childhood Education associate degree in two years taking classes full-time. Students who attend full-time typically take 3-5 classes on average per s ...

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Fire Science Technology

Secure a strong technical foundation in the strategies and tactics of firefighting, fire safety and prevention, and emergency incident management. ...

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J. Andrew Crawford, Esq.

A partner at Newark, Ohio law firm of Reese Pyle Meyer PLL since 1989, Crawford is a 1981 graduate of Indiana University Bloomington School of Law, where he was the managing editor of the Indiana Law Journal. Crawford has extensive experience in litigatio ...

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Ways to Pay

COTC AU20 Tuition Payment Information: Autumn 2020 Tuition & Fees are due by:  August 18, 2020 or the day of registration. Your tuition account needs to be in a paid status to avoid late fees and/or the drop for non-payment/deregistration fees.  Pay o ...

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Concurrent Enrollment Options Program (CEOP)
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Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) is free assistance funded by the state government. Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a certificate or associate’s degree and meet all other required eligibility criteria. Some COTC ...

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Private Education Loans

Before you apply for a private loan, you must file a FAFSA to determine if you are eligible for federal aid [grants, Direct Student Loans, and PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students)]. The terms and conditions of a Federal Direct Student Loan may be ...

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Student Loan Counseling

Students who borrow from the Federal Direct Loan Program are required to complete Entrance and Exit Counseling. These sessions are required by Federal Regulations and offer information relating to the terms and conditions of the loan programs and a studen ...

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Loan Cancellation

The borrower has the right to cancel all or part of his federal loan disbursement for each semester and must submit a written request to the Office of Financial Aid within 14 days from the date he receives official notification that loan funds have credit ...

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COTC Dean Receives National Leadership Award
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Sandra Walker, EJD, MSN, RN, dean for technical studies at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), was presented the 2020 Bobbie Anderson Leadership Award by the Foundation of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) in a virtual award ceremony ...

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New Diversity Scholarship Established at Central Ohio Technical College

 Eleanor Jackson was an African American small business owner with a big heart who worked tirelessly to make many local families' and community events memorable. She touched her clients' hearts with her gregarious personality and filled their st ...

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COTC Nursing Instructor Receives National Educator Award
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Percella Gualtieri, of Newark, began teaching in the nursing program at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) in January, but already she's receiving accolades from her peers nationwide. On November 12, the Foundation of the Organization for Associat ...

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Ohio State Newark/COTC Student Food Pantry Use Soars During Pandemic
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Jamie White already knew that many college students struggle with not having enough food. White, who coordinates the Campus Corner: Student Food Pantry at The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), noted that a year ago ...

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COTC Awarded $99,000 from Facebook to Enhance Remote Learning

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), a leader in career-based technical education and transfer degrees, is once again expanding critically needed access to higher education for central Ohioans. The two-year college has been awarded $99,000 from Facebook ...

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COTC Announces Remote, Hybrid and Online Options for Spring Semester

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) will continue offering most classes remotely during its spring semester due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To support student success, the two-year college will offer more flexibility for students to ...

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Academy is First in Nation to Immerse Mid-Level Leaders in Success Models

Two leaders from Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) have graduated as fellows of the first Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success. ...

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Licking County Library to Begin Offering Lifelong Learning Classes for Area Seniors

Seniors in Licking County will soon benefit from free expanded lifelong learning opportunities. Thanks to a generous patron gift, the Licking County Library (LCL) will begin offering its new Empowered Minds program in March 2021 to provide area seniors wi ...

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COTC Accepting Nominations for Alumni Awards

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting nominations for three alumni awards: the Outstanding Alumni Award, the Transitions Alumni Award and the John C. "Jay" Barker Community Service Alumni Award. The award recipients will be announce ...

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Thomas J. Evans Foundation Helps Central Ohio Technical College Secure New Building

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has found a much-needed future home for its Institute for Public Safety. The Thomas J. Evans Foundation recently purchased the former JBA building at 1000 Sharon Valley Road, Newark, and arranged a charitable lease wi ...

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COTC Offers Accelerated 8-Week Courses Beginning October 19

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is adapting to meet the current needs of students by offering a selection of accelerated-format (eight weeks versus 15 weeks) general education courses during the second term of autumn semester. ...

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Ohio State Newark Professor Receives Diversity Award
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The Ohio State University at Newark Dean/Director William L. MacDonald, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the 2020 President's & Dean/Director's Diversity Award to Associate Professor Tiyi ...

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COTC Provost Appointed to National Commission on Economic and Workforce Development
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Eric A. Heiser, PhD, provost at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), was recently appointed to the Commission on Economic and Workforce Development of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). He will serve a three-year term (July 1, 2020- ...

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COTC a College Innovation Network Founding Member

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is one of only five higher education organizations nationwide to become a founding member of the  College Innovation Network (CIN). ...

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Bressoud Recognized by Ohio State Newark and COTC
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The Ohio State University at Newark Dean/Director William L. MacDonald, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award to Suzanne Bressoud, director of marketing and public ...

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COTC Announces Summer Semester 2020 President's and Dean's Honors List

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President's Honors List and the Dean's Honors List for summer semester 2020 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.* ...

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Central Ohio Technical College Recognizes Summer Semester 2020 Graduates

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) awarded 159 associate degrees and certificates to 152 graduates completing requirements in summer semester 2020. Graduates who have granted COTC permission to release their names to the public are listed below. ...

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