Central Ohio Technical College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Central Ohio Technical College?

COTC's reported 2025-26 tuition was $5,256 for a full-time Ohio undergraduate and $8,136 for a full-time out-of-state undergraduate. These published tuition figures are not a complete estimate of what it costs to attend.

• Ohio full-time undergraduate tuition, 2025-26: $5,256.
• Out-of-state full-time undergraduate tuition, 2025-26: $8,136.
• Reported part-time tuition per credit hour: $219 for Ohio residents and $334 for out-of-state students.
• Reported books-and-supplies estimate: $1,200.

The 2025-26 data report no general required undergraduate fees, but a program can still have separate costs for supplies, testing, equipment or clinical participation. Students should also budget for transportation, food, housing and personal expenses. Because COTC does not operate undergraduate housing, these costs depend substantially on a student's living arrangements.

Published tuition differs from net price, an average estimate after grant and scholarship aid. For students from families with annual income up to $48,000, the reported average net price was $9,867; for the $48,001-$75,000 band, it was $11,473. Those figures include costs beyond tuition and are not individual aid offers. In the 2024-25 aid data, 88% of students received some form of financial aid, while 16% received student loans. Eligible students may seek federal grants, state aid, COTC scholarships and federal loans by completing the FAFSA and any additional scholarship steps. Borrowing is optional and must be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Central Ohio Technical College?

COTC students can seek part-time work and use the college's career services for job-search support. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, is different from a grant: the student earns wages by working an approved job.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their individual aid offer and ask the financial aid office how available positions are posted and filled. An award does not itself place a student in a job. Ordinary part-time employment may have different eligibility rules and does not become Federal Work-Study simply because a student works while enrolled.

COTC reports career support that includes individual and group counseling, résumé preparation, interview practice, job listings, job fairs and employer recruitment. These services can assist with internships and career exploration, but access to a service should not be interpreted as a verified employment outcome.