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Cost estimates are intended as a resource. Your actual costs may vary based on your actual enrollment, program, and individual need. Tuition rates for college-credit bearing courses are determined by your state residency.
Amounts listed are estimates only. The estimated cost of tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students can also be located at any Central Piedmont Cashiering Office. Tuition is controlled by the North Carolina State Legislature and is subject to change without notice.
Free
Costs vary per course and are published in the Corporate and Continuing Education class schedule. There is no difference in charges for in-state and out-of-state students.
Senior citizens over 65 years old can audit courses without paying tuition. Senior citizens can register the first day of the term and will be required to pay fees. Enrollment into a course is dependent on space availability. Self-supporting courses are not included.
All fees are subject to change and may vary based on the courses you take. Students whose tuition is waived are required to pay student fees.
All students will be assessed a technology fee:
Each student will be issued a parking permit for access to Central Piedmont parking lots. With few exceptions, this fee is charged to all students, at all campuses, even if you don't drive to campus.
The CAPS fee is:
The following students are not required to pay the CAPS fee, but will still be issued a parking decal:
Students who enroll in curriculum courses but drop all their courses prior to the first day of the academic semester will have their CAPS fee refunded.
Student Accident Insurance is available to students enrolled in specific, high risk classes and is required for specific classes. Accident insurance is currently $1.60.
Inclusive Access fees are required for specific courses. The following fees are effective fall 2019:
Some courses require lab fees, used to provide supplies and equipment in the respective programs:
The term "Lab Hours" include both lab and clinical hours. Appropriate lab fee amounts will be refunded if the class is cancelled by the college or if the lab fee class is dropped during the period of full tuition refund.
$200
GED® Test fee: $20 per section (total of $80)
$50 per course
Registration is not final until payment has been received. Payment dates vary by semester. Statements are only issued for pre-fall registration. All outstanding balances must be paid before registering or withdrawing for any term. No college transcripts or diplomas will be released until all balances are paid in full. If you are receiving sponsorship, sponsor letters are generally due 48 hours before the payment due date, depending on your registration date. In pay-as-you-go, sponsor letters are due at the time of registration. Log in to MyCollege for specific information about tuition payment deadlines.
If you register for a short session after the beginning of the term, payment is due the Monday following your registration. This includes all 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week short session courses.
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Register Between |
Payment Due Date |
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Nov. 1–18, 2019 |
Nov. 18, 2019 |
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Nov. 19–Dec. 2, 2019 |
Dec. 2, 2019 |
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Dec. 3–16, 2019 |
Dec. 16, 2019 |
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Dec. 17, 2019–Jan. 2, 2020 |
Jan. 2, 2020 |
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Jan. 3–13, 2020 |
pay-as-you-go (payment required same day as registration) |
If you register after the beginning of the term, payment is due the Monday following your registration. This includes all 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week short session courses.
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Register Between |
Payment Due Date |
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April 17–27, 2020 |
April 27, 2020 |
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April 28–May 4, 2020 |
May 4, 2020 |
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May 5–11, 2020 |
May 11, 2020 |
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May 12–20, 2020 |
pay-as-you-go (payment required same day as registration) |
If you register after the beginning of the term, payment is due the Monday following your registration. This includes all 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week short session courses
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Register Between |
Payment Due Date |
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April 17–July 13, 2020 |
July 13, 2020 |
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July 14–20, 2020 |
July 20, 2020 |
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July 21–27, 2020 |
July 27, 2020 |
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July 28–Aug. 3, 2020 |
Aug. 3, 2020 |
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Aug. 4–10, 2020 |
Aug. 10, 2020 |
| Aug. 11–17, 2020 | pay-as-you-go (payment required same day as registration) |
If you register after the beginning of the term, payment is due the Monday following your registration. This includes all 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week short session courses.
Payment for Corporate and Continuing Education courses is due at the time you register.
The Cashiering Office has gone paperless — receipts are emailed to your college email account and are also accessible through MyCollege.
All returned checks, charge cards, and/or debit cards are subject to an insufficient fund fee of $25. This fee, along with the original payment amount, is due within five business days after official notification from the college. These amounts are payable only by cash or money order at the cashiering office. A hold will be placed on all student records until acceptable payment has been received.
Financial aid students should refer to the financial aid site for information on financial aid refunds.
Issued January 24, 2020
Issued June 5, 2020
To be determined