Q. What types of Federal Grant Programs are available?

A: Federal Pell Grant Application is made by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid). Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is based upon financial need as determined by the processing agency designated by the U.S. Department of Education. This Federal grant ranges from $400 to $4,310 for full-time undergraduate students.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) This federal grant is intended to assist students who demonstrate exceptional financial need, and is administered by Enrollment Services. Grants range from $100 to $500 per academic year. A student must have a Pell Grant to receive an FSEOG award.

Q. What type of Federal Loans are available?

A: Central Piedmont Community College does not participate in the Federal Direct Lending Program or the Federal Stafford Loan Program. However, we do offer alternative loans.

Q. What type of tuition assistance is available?

A:

• Central Piedmont does offer several alternative loans. Please check our website at: http://www.cpcc.edu/sponsor.program
• FACTS installment payment plan
• The Ruth Taylor Tuition Assistance Program will provide a loan for two-thirds of the students tuition and fees only. Students must pay the first one-third of the tuition and fees plus an 8 percent processing fee before the promissory note is completed. The remaining balance will be divided into two (2) equal payments payable to Central Piedmont Community College. This assistance is for curriculum students only and will not be made for amounts less than $300.00.

Q. Are there part-time jobs available to students at Central Piedmont Community College?

A: Central Piedmont Community College does offer part-time employment to students who wish to work on campus. The College employs more than 300 students in various departments through the campus. Federal Work Study employment is based on a need for employment for the sole purpose of meeting educational expenses. This need is determined from the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid). Unlike other forms of financial aid, a Federal Work Study award is not applied to a students fee bill; students receive paychecks for hours worked.