Veterans Resource Center

VRC

The Veterans Resource Center at CPCC is a place for veterans and those who are a part of the veteran community to be supported in their academic, career, and personal endeavors.

The staff of the VRC is equipped to provide information and point clients in the right direction so that goals may be met and deserved benefits and services may be accessed with ease.

The VRC offers a welcoming reception area, comfortable social lounge, and study lab outfitted with Microsoft office software, internet and other programs to assist you.

We have a wealth of resource information to inform and connect the client at Central Piedmont Community College, the Veterans community and beyond in the Charlotte area.

 

Announcements

TRANSFER TUESDAY

Columbia University will be here March-19  (2:00-3:00 p.m.)   Overcash-243

UNCC will be here March-28  (12:00-1:30 p.m.)   Central High-301

 

There is a new VA benefit program called Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). To learn more about eligibility and how this may assist you in your career development, please visit the VA site: http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOW/

 

Female Veterans Empowerment Group will meet March-21 (12:00-1:00p.m.) Terrell-300

Great casual social gathering for fun and peer networking. For more information contact the VRC at 704-330-6126

 

Scholarships

CPCC offers a variety of scholarships to help veterans enter or re-enter the workforce. Veterans Employment Initiative scholarships are available in professional career and technical/trade career short-term training programs. Please contact the Veterans Resource Center or Office of Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs for further information.

CPCC is designated as a 2012 MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL GI Jobs Logo

 

The Veterans Resource Center mission is to support veterans in their unique transition from military to civilian life by providing quality care and resources which promote the individual’s highest potential in areas of personal well-being, academic success, and professional  development.

Programs and Services

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Enrollment Steps

Admissions

Complete and submit application online at                                                                                           https://www1.cfnc.org/Applications/NC_Community_College/apply.html?application_id=1489 or at the Office of Admissions –Central High building , Room 227. Veterans receive priority registration status. To ensure you will, visit an admissions or registration window at any campus to report your veteran status.

 

Transcripts

Request copies of your official high school, college and/or military transcripts from the institutions you attended:

Army and National Guard: https://jst.doded.mil
Air Force: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp
Coast Guard: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/active_duty/go_to_college/official_transcript.asp
Navy and Marine Corps: https://jst.doded.mil

Have these transcripts mailed to CPCC’s Student Records office, PO Box 35009, Charlotte NC 28235-5009. Or, bring them in sealed envelopes to the Student Records office. Finally, bring your DD214 to the Student Records office to be granted additional credits. To request a copy of your DD-214, go to http://archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Complete a Transcript Evaluation Request Form.

This is a necessary and important step if you want to receive credit for your previous coursework. This form prompts the records office to evaluate and transfer in those credits. Forms are located at Student Records – Central Campus, Central High Building, Room 260, or online: http://www.cpcc.edu/ican/transcript

 

Financial Aid / VA Benefits

Visit a financial aid office at any campus to pick up a VA Education Benefits packet if you intend to enroll in VA Education Benefits. Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov to determine eligibility for Federal Financial Aid or to apply for scholarships.

 

Placement Testing

If not transferring official SAT/ACT or other acceptable placement test scores, visit the testing center to take the Accuplacer Placement Test (Central High building, Room 248). Call center for testing hours: 704-330-6886. Prepare for the placement test using the online study materials: http://www.cpcc.edu/testing_assessment/placement-testing/accuplacer-study-guides.

 

Veterans Resource Center Appointment

Make an appointment with a counselor at the VRC to have your test scores interpreted and determine an academic plan based on your desired degree program. For an appointment call 704-330-6126, or come to the center to request one. *We do not provide immediate walk-in appointments for academic advising.

 

Disabilities Services

If you need accommodations for physical, mental, or learning disabilities, visit ww.cpcc.edu/disabilities to access required forms and processes to follow. Disability Services is located on Central Campus, Terrell building, Room 219.For more information call 704-330-6621.

 

Register for Classes

Create CPCC Login and set up your CPCC e-mail account: www.cpcc.edu/services/online-services.

View College Catalog at www.cpcc.edu/catalog. Check CPCC website for the registration dates, and class offerings/schedule. Register for your classes online through your MY COLLEGE account at www.cpcc.edu/services/online-services.

 

Final Steps and Registration

If enrolled in VA education benefits, notify a VA certifying official that you have registered for classes so that they may certify your schedule. Call 770-330-6267.

Pay attention to tuition due dates and begin to regularly check your CPCC student email account.

Purchase books at the college bookstore, secure your student parking decal, have your student ID made at admissions/registrar window.

        Helpful Resources

         

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        The following is a basic list  of resources. If you need additional  information about other programs or agencies within the larger Charlotte area, please contact the VRC.

        Department of Veterans Affairs

        GI Bill

        Charlotte Bridge Home

        Purple Heart Homes

        VA Healthcare Facilities

        Mecklenburg Veteran Services

        NC Partnership for Combat Veterans

        Veterans of Foreign Wars

        American Legion

        Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)

        IAVA

        Student Veterans of America

        Marine Corps League of Charlotte

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        Warrior Gateway

        Military Connection Resource List

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        Scholarships

        Veterans Employment Initiative

        Central Piedmont Community College, a military-friendly school, is dedicated to providing veterans with financial resources and educational support towards a higher education. CPCC offers a variety of scholarships to help veterans enter or re-enter the workforce. These scholarships are available in professional career and technical/trade career short-term training programs.

        Professional Career opportunities include:

         

        Technical/Trade Career opportunities include:

        • Emergency Medical Technician
        • Basic Law Enforcement Training
        • Forklift Technician
        • Flexography
        • Welding
        • Machining Technology
        • HVAC

         

        This scholarship may affect VA benefits if you are using Chapter 33. For questions or more information please visit the Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs and their website or visit the Veterans Resource Center.

        Contact

        Location


        Central Piedmont Community College
        Central Campus, Terrell 233
        Ph: 704-330-6126

         

        Staff

        Nicholas Riggins                                                                                                                                 Director of Veterans Resource Center                                                                                          Terrell 232, ph: 704-330-6229                                                                      nicholas.riggins@cpcc.edu

        Christopher Lloyd     ED.S.,M.S.,LPCA
        Counselor
        Terrell 229, ph: 704-330-2722 x-3454
        christopher.lloyd@cpcc.edu

        Wes Phillips  M.A., LMFT
        Career Coach
        Terrell 229, ph: 704-330-2722 x-3454
        wesley.phillips@cpcc.edu

        Amy Belval                                                                                                                                          PT Counselor                                                                                                                               Terrell 225, ph:

        Dorothy Fields
        Administrative Assistant I
        Terrell 233, ph: 704-330-6126
        dorothy.fields@cpcc.edu

         

        Hours of Operation
        Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. The VRC keeps to the CPCC academic calendar and therefore will be closed on designated holidays. Please view the calendar.

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