The college refund policy is established by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and is subject to change without notice.
For all classes
Some courses include additional fees which will also be refunded during the 100% refund period.
Fees are not refunded after the term begins unless the college classes the class.
If you do not withdraw and do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.
Refunds for college-credit classes
- Before the first day of the term: 100% refund of tuition and fees
- Between the first day of the term through the 10% point of the term: refund of tuition only
- After the 10% point of the term: no refund
- If the college cancels the class: 100% refund of tuition and fees
Refunds for Continuing Education classes
Self-supporting classes
- Before the first day of the course: 100% tuition refund
- After the first day of the course: no refund of tuition or fees
- If the college cancels the course: 100% tuition and fees refunded
Occupational extension classes
- Before the first day of the term: 100% tuition refund
- Between the first day and the 10% census date: 75% refund of tuition only
- After the 10% census date: no refund
- If the college cancels the class: 100% tuition and fees refunded
If you do not withdraw and do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.
How you will receive your refund
When eligible for a refund, how you receive your refund depends on how you paid for your course(s).
If you made your payment using a credit card, your refund will be issued to the credit card you paid with.
All other for-college-credit course refunds are issued by BankMobile Disbursements.
All other Continuing Education course refunds will be issued by check.
BankMobile Disbursements is a service powered by BMTX, Inc. that partners with Central Piedmont to deliver student refunds. Students can select their preferred refund method through BankMobile. In accordance with U.S. Department of Education cash management regulations, institutions must publicly disclose contracts with vendors that administer federal Title IV fund disbursements. Institutions are also required to disclose student financial account fee information associated with these arrangements. Review Central Piedmont's contract and fee data.
When you will receive your refund
Semester |
Earliest refund date |
|---|---|
Fall 2026 |
August 28 |
Spring 2027 |
January 22 |
Summer 2027 |
June 4 |
If you pay for courses before the earliest refund date, then you can expect to receive a refund on the earliest refund date. If you pay for courses after the earliest refund date, then you can expect to receive a refund within one to two weeks.
Refunds are not issued during the last week of each month. Scheduled refund dates are subject to change if technical issues occur.
For refunds due to financial aid, visit the financial aid refund page.
Tax information
Form 1098-T is a tax form that Central Piedmont will use to report qualified tuition and expense payments made by each student.
The 1098-T statement can help you determine if you are eligible for certain education tax credits or deductions when you file your annual income tax return. Visit the IRS website for a sample 1098-T form and for explanations of each box on the form. Central Piedmont cannot give tax advice, so please work with a qualified tax professional if you have questions.
Frequently asked questions
Central Piedmont issues 1098-T forms no later than January 31 each year.
To get instant access to your Central Piedmont 1098-T tuition statement, log in to MyCollege and provide your consent to receive the form electronically. If you provide your consent to receive the 1098-T electronically, you will not receive a copy of your statement by mail.
If you do not provide consent to access your form electronically, your 1098-T form is mailed to the address on file with the college.
State, federal and IRS guidelines require Central Piedmont to verify social security numbers and individual taxpayer identification numbers annually to ensure accurate tax reporting on 1098-T forms. Having an accurate social security number or individual taxpayer identification number on your tax forms supports the tax deduction that you or your family may claim for qualified educational expenses on your federal and state income tax returns.
You may decline to provide your social security number or individual taxpayer identification number. However, if you decline to provide this information, the IRS may fine you.
Central Piedmont will never ask you to email your social security number or individual taxpayer identification number.
The IRS determines the requirements for when a 1098-T form should be issued. If you did not receive a 1098-T, there may be several possible reasons based on your enrollment, payments, or reporting circumstances. For detailed eligibility and reporting requirements, please refer to the IRS instructions for form 1098-T or consult a qualified tax professional.
If you believe you should have received a form 1098-T, please contact the Business Office for assistance.
AmeriCorp, non-profit, and 529 Savings Plans (including Florida Prepaid) should not have an amount reflected in Box 5. This payment amount will reflected in Box 1 for qualified tuition and fees.
PassThru Scholarships from outside sources, such as Scholarship America, Foundation for the Carolinas, etc. will reflect all expenses covered (tuition and fees, books, etc.) in Box 5. However, the qualified tuition and fees paid by the scholarship will be reflected in Box 1.
Career and College Promise students will receive a 1098-T. All expenses covered by the sponsorship will reflect in Box 5. Student payment of qualified fees will be reflected in Box 1.
All other sponsorships, including those paying for continuing education courses, will be reflected in Box 5. Payment for qualified tuition and fees from these sponsorships will be reflected in Box 1.