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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Since 2009, the Italian Immersion Program has given Central Ohio Technical College students the unique opportunity to stay with host families in Italy and tour the country to expose themselves to other cultures and expand their learning experience beyond ...

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Verification is a federal process used to confirm that the information reported on your FAFSA is accurate before financial aid can be finalized. If you are selected for verification, Student Financial Services will notify you by COTC email of any document ...

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Financial Aid is offered to students to assist them with funds needed to pay educational costs. A financial aid offer may consist of grants, loans, employment and scholarships. Some financial aid is merit-based based on academic achievement. Other aid is ...

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The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program provides low-interest loans to eligible students to help pay for educational expenses. Unlike grants and scholarships, federal student loans must be repaid, with interest, according to the terms of the loan. ...

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The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program is a federally funded financial aid program that provides part-time employment opportunities to eligible students with financial need. The program allows students to work part-time on any COTC campus to help pay educat ...

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The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a federal grant awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Unlike a loan, FSEOG funds do not have to be repaid unless a student withdraws from school and ...

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The Federal Pell Grant  is a need-based grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education to help eligible undergraduate students pay for educational expenses. Unlike a loan, a Pell Grant does not have to be repaid unless a student withdraws from school an ...

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Student Rights A student has the right to: ...

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Send your official high school, GED and college/university transcripts to COTC. ...

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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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The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. We work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies regarding the reporting and investigation of crime, and we have ...

Overview - 10/27/2020 - 6:32pm

COTC campuses offer all students free parking. Student and visitor parking is available in any white-lined space on all COTC campuses. ...

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Students need a COTC student ID for many things. A student ID is needed to identify yourself as a COTC student when meeting and communicating with various departments on campus, including the Office of Student Financial Services or for services such as re ...

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You are the first line of defense, the eyes and ears watching out for the safety of our campus. All of us must take responsibility for our own safety and assist those around us. See something, say something! Report the unusual or suspicious. ...

Overview - 10/27/2020 - 8:21pm

Anti-Hazing Policy Download COTC's policy on anti-hazing: Collin's Law (Hazing) Report 2024-25 As part of Central Ohio Technical College’s commitment to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment, members of the college community have the r ...

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Whether it is your first time in college or you are a transfer or returning student, follow our enrollment steps and before you know it, you'll be a COTC student. ...

Overview - 10/01/2020 - 6:40am