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Managing your Finances

Access free tools, budgeting resources, financial education, and support to help you manage money and pay for college.
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Central Piedmont is dedicated to the financial literacy of all students. For money management tips about things like savings and budgeting, contact the Wellness Center. You can also visit their webpage to learn more about the services they offer.

If you have any questions about financial aid and scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

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Access your free FDIC financial Education account

Take advantage of the free online financial education from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Learn more about banking, budgeting, borrowing money wisely, credit, and paying for college through interactive modules.

Follow these steps:

  1. Go to the FDIC financial education account creation page.
  2. Follow the instructions to create your account. Enter "Central Piedmont Community College" in the "Name of Organization" field.
  3. Complete the short assessments throughout the modules to test your understanding.
  4. After you finish the modules, follow the instructions to download your certificates of completion.
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Other Personal Finance Education Tools

Explore interactive tools and resources that can help you build smart money habits, understand the cost of living, and make informed financial decisions during college and beyond.

The College for North Carolina (CFNC) financial literacy resources page includes interactive videos and games to learn how to make choices that help you manage your money responsibly. Learn how to avoid financial pitfalls, such as overspending, misusing credit, and not budgeting.

Check out the free, interactive virtual tool from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to explore costs of living in North Carolina and potential career options based on details like income, expenses, and lifestyle.

Need more help? Talk to the Wellness Center

The Wellness Center can help you overcome financial or other barriers by connecting you to affordable technology, housing resources, legal assistance, food referrals, healthcare resources, free tax preparation, and more. The Wellness Center also offers several emergency grants to help you pay for your basic expenses.
Wellness Center
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Financial Aid/Paying for College

Explore resources to help you pay for college, including financial aid, scholarships, budgeting tools, payment plans, and cost calculators.

Other Personal Finance Resources

Discover additional resources for budgeting, financial planning, emergency assistance, and other tools to help you make informed financial decisions.