Financial Aid
Financial aid doesn't have to be difficult. At the Office of Financial Aid, we're here to make the application process easy for you so that you can get the financial aid that you require, and the education that you need to achieve your career goals.
Central Piedmont FAFSA Code
002915
The 2021–22 FAFSA is available now.
FAFSA Workshop
Attend a FAFSA workshop to get help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Find Your Financial Aid Counselor
Visit Apply for Aid for instructions on how to find your financial aid counselor.
Questions About Coronavirus and Your Financial Aid
We understand that you may have questions about how the coronavirus pandemic might impact your financial aid. Visit our financial aid during coronavirus page for answers.
CARES Act Emergency Grants
Check if you could be eligible for a CARES Act Emergency Grant for expenses related to disruptions caused by the pandemic.
You Might be Eligible for More Financial Aid than You Think
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine the amount of money you are eligible to receive. You have to complete the FAFSA each academic year.
Priority Dates
Apply for financial aid every year. If you miss a financial aid priority date, you are still encouraged to file the FAFSA — you will be considered for federal student aid (if eligible), but funds may become limited after priority dates.