Apply as a Veteran

Learn how to apply for G.I. and related benefits on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Service members must obtain approval from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the military service prior to enrolling in courses at Central Piedmont Community College if you plan to use Tuition Assistance.

The amount of tuition you pay is based on whether you are considered an in-state or out-of-state student.

Check or establish your state residency, or find out more about the process.

If you have applied to Central Piedmont or taken a class here before, you do not need to apply again. If you don't remember your student ID number, username, or if you might already be in our system, please first contact a student success navigator. 

If you are not in our records, complete the Central Piedmont admissions application. You will be asked to choose an Academic and Career Pathway. An Academic Advisor will help you choose a specific program later.

Once you've submitted your application, contact a student success navigator to be moved forward in the process.

After we reach you to confirm your application, you can activate your account. It may take an hour before your login works once you activate it.

If you can’t activate or log in, or if your login account was deleted, you may need to reactivate or reset your password. Please contact a student success navigator for help, or call the ITS Service Desk at 704.330.5000.

Sign up for multi-factor authentication. This is required of all users starting March 6, 2023.

Your Central Piedmont student email is the official way the college will communicate with you about your classes, events, and more. Once you have a username and password, log in to your email. Check your email at least once a day.

Submit your official high school, college, and/or military transcripts.

Transcripts and score reports will determine your English and math placement. Many courses have English and math prerequisites. Learn more about course placement.

If English is not your first language and you need to improve your English language skills, explore how you can learn English at Central Piedmont.

Once we have your official transcripts, you can attend orientation. Orientation is required for all degree-seeking or transfer students. You will be unable to register for classes if you have not attended orientation.

Once we have your official transcripts and you have attended orientation, you can meet with a Military Families and Veterans Services advisor to discuss placement, programs and courses, and ensure your benefits are used efficiently. Advising is required for all degree-seeking and transfer students. You will be unable to register for classes if you have not met with an advisor.

To make an appointment with a Military Families and Veterans Services advisor, email us or call the Central Campus number (information is in the "Contact" section of this page).

You might be eligible for more aid than you think. Financial aid includes Pell Grants, other grants, scholarships, and Veterans Affairs Education Benefits (such as the GI Bill®). The Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Office at Central Piedmont does not determine your eligibility for Veterans Affairs Education Benefits. To determine eligibility for the GI Bill and/or VA benefits, contact the VA at 1.888.442.4551. For scholarships, also complete the Academic Works scholarship application. Central Piedmont does not offer direct student loans.

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (2022-2023 FAFSA). Financial aid includes Pell Grants, other grants, scholarships, and Veterans Affairs Education Benefits (such as the GI Bill®). Central Piedmont does not offer direct student loans. Eligible students include U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens.

When you complete your FAFSA, make sure to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool link in the financial information section, if you are eligible. Our school code is 002915. Once we process your FAFSA, check in MyCollege by selecting Financial Aid. Scroll down to find out if you have a financial aid counselor assigned, and to review your required documents. 

Each year, Central Piedmont awards millions of dollars in scholarships. Foundation scholarships require a minimum 2.0 GPA, and enrollment in a certificate, diploma, or degree program. Email our scholarships coordinator to learn more. 

Review your next steps after applying, such as registering for classes, paying for classes, buying your books, and getting a parking pass and student ID card. 

You can register for classes through MyCollege or using the Central Piedmont app.

Many healthcare programs require you to complete an additional application for admittance into that specific program and require that you take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Contact the specific program for any questions about its application requirements. 

After registering for classes, return to the Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Education Benefits offices to discuss payment options in light of your aid and/or benefits.

Fill out the Certification Request Form located in MyCollege:

Login to MyCollege (Central Piedmont Login Required).

Select Student Services and then Online Forms.

From Online Forms, select the Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Office Certification Request Form.

Visit Certification Process to learn more about using Veterans Affairs Education Benefits for the first time and requesting recertification.

After the Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Office has certified your enrollment with the VA Regional Processing office, you are required to verify that the number of hours you are enrolled in has not changed.

If you are using Chapter 30 and 1606, you must verify your enrollment on the last day of each month by calling 1.877.823.2378, or by using WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) through gibill.va.gov.

You are responsible for notifying the Central Piedmont Veterans Affairs Education Benefits office immediately when changes are made to your enrollment by submitting a VA Schedule Adjustment form. The Central Piedmont Veterans Affairs Education Benefits office is responsible for transmitting all changes of enrollments immediately to the VA Regional Processing office.