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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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Flex Courses

Section Name Course Title Credits Start Date End Date Last Day for 100% Refund BIO-305-NA2 Climate Change 3 3/9/2026 5/7/2026 3/12/2026 BIO-310-NA2 Health Equity Research 3 3/9/2026 5/7/20 ...

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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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Scholarship Directory

At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), we are committed to recognizing student achievements through scholarships thanks to the generosity of our many donors. COTC offers more than 80 different scholarships totaling more than $1.3 million dollars each y ...

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Scholarships

A scholarship is a type of financial aid that assists students with paying for their education. A scholarship does not have to be repaid. COTC scholarships are available to recent high school graduates and new, current and returning students. ...

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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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COTC 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.* There is no lifetime dollar limit to Promise awards. Students may take classes at ...

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Miscellaneous Forms

When changes are needed related to paying for college, documentation is almost always required. Documentation or forms are needed to ensure proper/regulatory record-keeping.  ...

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Verification Forms

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. Students should respond quickly to any request for information from Stud ...

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Financial Aid

Financial aid is monetary assistance intended to help you finance your education when personal and family resources are not adequate to meet the total educational costs.  ...

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Your Return on Investment

Central Ohio Technical College is chartered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) as a state-assisted institution of higher education. Providing information regarding the outcomes of our graduates is required by ODHE. The link below will take ...

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Appeal Forms

At COTC, appeal processes are in place for students to provide information and appeal things like dependency status and/or income reported on the FAFSA. It's important to talk with a Student Financial Services staff member to understand what form is ...

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Student Employment Opportunities

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Pay Your Tuition

Summer 2026 tuition due date: May 11  or the day of registration if registering after. Pay online ...

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Estimated Cost of Attendance

Associate Degree Based upon average 15 credit hours per semester; minimum 60 credit hours for completion Tuition and Fees: $13,440 Textbooks/Supplies: $1,335 One-Year Certificate Based upon average 15 credit hours per semester; minimum 30 credit hours for ...

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COTC Student Data

Find information on COTC student degree completion rates and post-graduation student debt rates, student loan default rates and employment rates. ...

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Emergency Grants

Life happens and COTC is committed to helping students stay in school. Students who are facing a temporary financial struggle may be eligible for financial assistance. ...

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Tuition

COTC tuition is a per credit hour dollar amount. The amount of tuition a student is charged is based on the number of classes and total credit hours taken each semester.  Tuition and fees are subject to change due to board approval, course requirements an ...

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