Student Debt Relief
The U.S. Department of Education and the Biden-Harris Administration have announced loan forgiveness plans to help working- and middle-class federal student loan borrowers transition back to regular payment as pandemic-related support expires. This plan includes loan forgiveness of up to $20,000 for prior Pell-Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all other loan borrowers. To be eligible, the borrower’s annual income must be below $125,000 (individuals) and $250,000 (married couples/heads of households). If the U.S. Department of Education doesn’t have your income data — or if you don’t know if the U.S. Department of Education has your income data — the Administration will launch a simple application in the coming weeks. Borrowers can view their loan balances and check their Pell Grant status by logging into their Federal Student Aid account online at studentaid.gov.
Please visit https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement for the most up-to-date information.
If you want to be notified by the U.S. Department of Education when the application is open, please sign up on the Department of Education subscription page. You will have until Dec. 21, 2023 to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to attend COTC?
To learn about costs associated with attending COTC, please review our Tuition and Fees information.
How can I get help paying for college?
There are different types of aid available to help student with college costs. We encourage all students to complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to be considered for financial aid. To learn more, please review our Financial Aid information.
Can I work on campus while attending COTC?
Yes! Students can get a job on campus while attending COTC. To learn more please review our student employment information.
Can I come to campus to talk to someone in Student Financial Services?
Students are encouraged to connect with Student Financial Services:
Email: Student
Financial Services
Phone: 740.366.9435
Fax: 740.364.9533
Connect with Student Financial Services and Meet Our Staff
Contact Us
Email: nwk-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.366.9435
Fax: 740.364.9533
Hours of Operation
Office Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Staff Directory
Faith Phillips
Director, Student Financial
Services
740.366.9492
phillips.495@mail.cotc.edu
Lisa Smith
Financial Aid Coordinator
740.366.9292
smith.4312@mail.cotc.edu
Misty Amacher
Assistant Director of Customer Service and Processing
740.366.9459
amacher.1@mail.cotc.edu
Luci Hardesty
Default Management Coordinator
740.366.9425
hardesty.65@mail.cotc.edu
Nancy Shepard
Assistant Director, Student Financial Services
740.366.9408
shepard.91@mail.cotc.edu
Teresa
McGinnis
Student Accounts Receivable Specialist
740.364.9524
mcginnis.68@mail.cotc.edu
Jennifer Podesta
Student Financial Specialist
740.366.9446
podesta.4@mail.cotc.edu
Lisa Gangwer
Student Financial Specialist
740.366.9223
gangwer.10@mail.cotc.edu