How to apply to Central Piedmont
Ready to take the next step? Central Piedmont will guide you through the application process, with support available every step of the way.
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Paying for college
Tuition and fees
Get a high-quality education while saving thousands of dollars as compared to tuition costs at four-year colleges.
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Payment options
Find the payment option that works for you. At Central Piedmont, we strive to provide flexibility.
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Financial aid
Payment plan
A payment plan is an arrangement that lets students pay tuition and fees in smaller installments over time, instead of all at once.
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Sponsorship
Your education may be sponsored by an employer, a nonprofit or a school system.
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Scholarships and fellowships
Scholarships are funds awarded based on merit, need or specific criteria that do not need to be repaid.
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Grants
A grant is a type of financial aid based on financial need (or other eligibility requirements) that you may not have to repay.
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Work-study
Work-study allows students to earn money through part-time jobs to help pay for educational expenses.
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Loan information
Loans are borrowed money that must be repaid over time, typically with interest.
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Visit and connect
The best way to get a true sense of what it’s like to be a Central Piedmont student is to experience the college’s Charlotte-area campuses and culture for yourself. Sign up for a campus tour to explore our state-of-the-art facilities or register for an information session to get answers to your program-specific questions.
Credit for prior learning and placement testing
You may be able to earn credit for prior learning to place into a more advanced course or reduce your total tuition costs.
