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

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How quickly can I complete the respiratory therapy technology associate degree? Students who enroll full time will complete the respiratory therapy technology associate degree in two years. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students are required ...

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The Blue Line Superhero Run, a collaboration between COTC and the Licking County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), honors law enforcement personnel as they begin National Police Week. Proceeds from the Blue Line Superhero Run will benefit COTC's Officer ...

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Central Ohio Technical College is a proud partner in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program. As part of the GEM program, COTC offers general education courses to active duty airmen and guardians who are pursui ...

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​​Student Rights A student has the right to know what financial aid programs are available at COTC. A student has the right to know the deadlines for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs available. A student has the right to know ...

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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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After conducting a thorough study of the needs of the district, the Board of Trustees submitted the Official Plan for the creation of the Central Ohio Technical Institute on January 26, 1971, and received its charter from the Ohio Board of Regents on Febr ...

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Introducing TC Introduced in 2024, TechCare Catalyst is the official mascot for Central Ohio Technical College. Affectionately known as TC, the mascot is a physical manifestation and reflection of COTC’s mission and values. The story of our mascot begins ...

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COTC DMS graduates have the opportunity to complete an AS to BS completely online through a partnership with The Ohio State University. Students can continue their education, completely online, through coursework specializing in management principles and ...

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The RN to BSN program is currently in the candidacy phase of the initial accreditation process with the ​Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta ...

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In collaboration with our generous community sponsors, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark warmly welcome you to the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks held annually on July 3. Th ...

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The Blue Line Superhero Run, a collaboration between COTC and the Licking County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), honors law enforcement personnel as they begin National Police Week. Proceeds from the Blue Line Superhero Run will benefit COTC's Officer ...

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Emeritus status is awarded to retired trustees, faculty and staff in recognition of their distinguished careers. ...

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Inspiration comes from everywhere, which is certainly the case for Mir Arif, adjunct English faculty at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). Arif didn’t start his educational journey with sights set on teaching – or even English. His original major at t ...

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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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  Associate Degree in Nursing Program Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The 2020 survey resulted in continuing accreditation. 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Phone: 404.975.5000 Fax: 404.975.502 ...

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Dedicated to excellence in nursing education, the National League for Nursing is the preferred membership organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing Whose mission is is to actively safeguard the ...

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Grading Scale: RAD Didactic Courses Final grades will be assigned as follows: 93.0 – 100 A 90.0 – 92.9 A- 87.0 – 89.9 B+ 83.0 – 86.9 B 80.0 – 82.9 B- 77.0 – 79.9 C+ 75.0 – 76.9 C Unacceptable: 70.0 – 74.9 C- 67.0 – 69.9 D+ 63.0 – 66.9 D 60.0 – 62.9 D- 59. ...

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Associate of Arts Students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree and have an interest in the arts generally can complete an Associate of Arts without an area of concentration which allows them to take courses in a variety of areas.  Associate of Art ...

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Student organizations have a significant impact in providing effective learning environments for students, preparing them to live in a multicultural society and work in a global community. If you have an interest in joining either of these two organizatio ...

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How are counselors committed to serving diverse students? Our counselors are committed to serving a diverse student body. Counselors are required to maintain their State of Ohio license by completing at least 30 hours of continuing education biannually. T ...

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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-initiated groups of The Ohio State University at Newark and/or Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) faculty and staff who share common interests, issues, backgrounds, characteristics or pursuits. Oh ...

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George Clark isn’t your typical cadet in Central Ohio Technical College’s Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT) academy. This 46-year-old army veteran just completed the academy as part of the law enforcement technology degree program and is awaiting the st ...

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Whether Suzanne Smith is traveling the globe working on communications and navigation for the U.S. Air Force, keeping busy raising a family or attending classes to become a registered nurse, Smith is a self-dubbed “do-er,” and she’s found her fit at Centr ...

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A part-time faculty member is a COTC instructor who ordinarily teaches 12 or fewer contact hours during any semester of the academic year. Part-time faculty appointments may be made to any of COTC’s four campuses located in Newa​rk, Coshocton, Mount Verno ...

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COTC offers several transfer degrees and career-ready associate degrees and certificates in full at the Pataskala campus* through a combination of in-person and remote learning.**  Individual general education courses for COTC’s 50+ programs or transfer-f ...

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How quickly can I complete the accounting technology program? Students interested in the accounting technology program can quickly complete a certificate and/or an associate degree. There is a bookkeeping certificate  students can complete quickly in just ...

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How quickly can I complete the bookkeeping certificate? Students can complete the bookkeeping certificate in two semesters. What type of financial assistance is available to help me pay for college? COTC awards $1 million in scholarships to students each ...

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Can I take classes online or face-to-face? The customer relations certificate can be completed fully online or face-to-face.  How quickly can I complete the customer relations certificate? The customer relations certificate takes two semesters to complete ...

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