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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is free assistance funded by the federal government and awarded by COTC. Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a certificate or associate's degree and meet all ...

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Student Employment

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Consumer Information

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Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Parents may borrow funds to cover educational costs for dependent students. Borrowers must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must be enrolled at least half time and maintai ...

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Federal Direct Loans

Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's college education. With Direct Loans, the student and/or parent borrows funds directly from the federal government and has a single contact, ...

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CARES-Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

Central Ohio Technical College- CARES Act Reporting The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act; the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I & II), and ...

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Financial Aid Forms

After receiving notification from Student Financial Services of the required documents, submit the forms as soon as possible to prevent the delay in processing your financial aid package.* It may take up to six weeks to process your file once the document ...

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Verification

Students who apply for Federal Financial Aid may be selected for a process called verification and must submit documents to confirm the information reported on the FAFSA is accurate. ...

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Financial Aid Forms

Find forms required for verification, appeals and other situations related to paying for college. ...

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Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP)

The Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP) is a state program for nursing students who, upon completion of their education, plan to practice nursing in the state of Ohio. Students must be admitted to the nursing program to be considered. The loan ...

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Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant  is free assistance funded by the federal government. Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a certificate, associate’s or bachelor degree and meet all other required eligibility criteria. ...

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Student Loans

Loans are a form of financial aid that many students use to help meet the Cost of Attendance that is not covered by scholarships, grants or other personal resources. When thinking about loans, keep in mind that, unlike grants and scholarships, loans accru ...

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Grants

Students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)  to be considered for grant opportunities. Some grants may require an application in addition to the FASFA. Many COTC students are eligible for grants to help and/or co ...

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Grants

Students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to be considered for grant opportunities. Some grants may require an application in addition to the FASFA. Many COTC students are eligible for grants to help and/or cov ...

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Federal Work Study

Federal Work-Study  is a Federal Student Aid program that gives students with financial need an opportunity to work part-time on a COTC campus. Federal Work Study allows students to earn money to help pay education expenses while in college.  read more ...

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State of Ohio Grants and Scholarships

Many types of grants and scholarships are available and awarded based on a number of factors including: areas of study, academic merit, financial need, military status, and more. For information regarding Ohio Grants and Scholarships, visit the  Ohio Depa ...

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Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study  is a Federal Student Aid program that gives students with financial need an opportunity to work part-time on a COTC campus. Federal Work Study allows students to earn money to help pay education expenses while in college.  ...

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Scholarships

Because of the generosity of our many donors, COTC is proud to offer more than 50 different scholarships to our students. While the majority of available scholarships are automatic consideration and only require a student to be admitted and to file the Fr ...

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Talent Ready Grant

The Talent Ready Grant is offered through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to support students who have financial need, are enrolled in a short-term certificate that may be completed in less than one year (less than 30 cre ...

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Understanding Financial Aid

​Important information concerning Student Financial Service's policies and procedures for which each financial aid recipient is responsible to know is listed below. View and/or print the information for your reference.  How will the college notify me ...

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Apply for Financial Aid

COTC uses the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA. In most cases, you are eligible for some type of ...

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Types of Financial Aid

Financial aid consists of grants and scholarships (which do not need repaid) and student loans (which do need to be repaid). Students may also be eligible for Federal Work Study to help pay education expenses through part-time employment on campus. ...

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Promise Programs

COTC’s Promise programs guarantee that tuition will be entirely covered by institutional, federal and state aid as well as private scholarships for eligible students residing in Licking, Coshocton and Knox counties. Read more ...

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Financial Aid Eligibility

When financial assistance is given to students, there are often requirements that need to be met and that help determine how much aid a student may receive. ...

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Student Loans

Loans are a form of financial aid that many students use to help meet the Cost of Attendance that is not covered by scholarships, grants or other personal resources. When thinking about loans, keep in mind that, unlike grants and scholarships, loans accru ...

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