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- History of the Partnership

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, which began operations in 1957, have shared a unique and enduring partnership since 1971, when COTC gained its charter. ...
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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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- College Credit Plus Scholarship
This scholarship was established by COTC as an opportunity for College Credit Plus (CCP) students to continue taking classes at COTC after high school graduation. Students may be awarded up to $1,500 for two semesters each academic year for a total annual ...
Post - 09/08/2020 - 10:58pm
- Autumn 2025 President’s and Dean’s Honors Lists
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for autumn semester 2025 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...
News - 02/02/2026 - 8:03am
- 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 ...
Post - 02/04/2026 - 8:27am
- Campus Locations
COTC has four campus locations in central Ohio: Newark, Knox, Coshocton and Pataskala. view locations Newark Campus newark campus building Directory For more information about living and working in Newark, visit: Data USA: Licking County Explore Licking C ...
Post - 01/30/2024 - 8:01am
- Goodwill Clothing Vouchers
Need help purchasing professional attire for job interviews, career fairs or internships? COTC has partnered with Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries to provide vouchers redeemable at any of the 10 Goodwill stores in Licking or Knox County. Contact Amanda Wa ...
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- LGBTQ
Relationships between men and between women are just as likely to be abusive as relationships between women and men, and they can be just as dangerous and harmful. ...
Post - 10/22/2020 - 8:36am
- Benefits and Life Events
Benefits Eligibility The, indicates benefits eligibility by appointment type & FTE and provides links to additional information about each benefit. Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA) This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information ...
Post - 10/27/2020 - 8:42pm
- 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. ...
Post - 09/08/2020 - 10:27pm
- A love story of institutions and the people they unite

Since 1971, COTC and Ohio State Newark have nurtured a special cost-shared partnership, combining resources and facilities to save money without sacrificing any student support services. Couples like the St. Johns — Mary Ellen who taught at COTC for 27 ye ...
News - 02/11/2026 - 11:50am
- One Book, One Community

One Book, One Community is a community book club hosted by The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. This program is open to the public and available for free thanks to the Melissa Warner Bow endowed fund. ...
Post - 11/21/2025 - 9:13am
- Apply for FREE
Our application for admission is free! Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or passed the General Education Development (GED) test. Applications are due 1.5 ...
Post - 10/21/2024 - 9:26am
- Apply for FREE
Our application for admission is free! Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or passed the General Education Development (GED) test. Applications are due 10 d ...
Post - 10/18/2024 - 8:16am
- Fire Science Technology

This program is discontinued and no longer accepting new students. ...
Degrees & Certificates - 12/15/2023 - 1:21pm
- Associate of Technical Studies

Associate Degree Associate of Technical Studies 60 Credit Hours Location Newark Format On campus Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview The Associate of Technical Studies is a customized degree ...
Degrees & Certificates - 05/07/2024 - 7:54am
- Human Resources

This program is discontinued and no longer accepting new students. ...
Degrees & Certificates - 04/12/2024 - 1:30pm
- Justin Hinderer

Justin Hinderer is a central Ohio business executive with more than 30 years of experience in organizational leadership, financial oversight and workforce development. ...
Profile - 02/20/2026 - 7:28am
- Resources for Hiring Managers
Hiring Guide PeopleAdmin User’s Guide Hiring manager resources ...
Post - 04/24/2023 - 6:01am
- Visit the Bookstore
The bookstore is open to students and the public. For hours and additional information, visit the bookstore online. Address: John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center 1219 University Drive Newark OH 43055 Phone: 740.366.9277 Web: cotc-newar ...
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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. ...
Post - 12/10/2020 - 12:28pm
- 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 ...
Post - 12/10/2020 - 12:27pm
- Health Applicant Exam
The HESI A2 stands for the Health Education Systems, Inc., Admissions Assessment. HESI serves as the entrance exam for COTC's health-related programs. ...
Post - 08/17/2022 - 10:42am
- COTC Offers Free College to Eligible Licking County Students
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is continuing its commitment to changing students’ lives by instituting its new Licking County Promise program. Building upon the success of the college’s existing Knox County Promise and Coshocton County Promise init ...
News - 02/27/2026 - 8:35am
- COTC Increases Opportunities for Free College to Coshocton, Knox County Residents
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is expanding its Coshocton County Promise and Knox County Promise programs to offer free college tuition to more residents of Coshocton and Knox counties. As a part of its rollout of new and enhanced Promise programs, ...
News - 02/27/2026 - 9:21am
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2024-2025 Central Ohio Technical College Pre-admission course requirements All courses require a “C” (2.00) grade or better. BIO-200 Microbiology 4 ENGL-101 Composition II 3 MATH-130 or MATH-140 Introduction to Statistics College Algebra 3 Bachelor of Sc ...
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- Associate of Arts
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- Associate of Arts with a concentration in Education
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- Associate of Arts with a concentration in English
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- Associate of Arts with a concentration Philosophy
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