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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 you can get the financial aid that you require and education you need to achieve your career goals.

Complete the FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to figure out how much money you are eligible to get. Apply for financial aid every academic year.

Central Piedmont FAFSA code: 002915

FAFSA Workshop

Do you still have questions or need assistance? Attend a FAFSA workshop to get help completing the FAFSA.

Need Help?

Join our virtual queue to get answers to your questions about your balance, financial aid status, satisfactory academic progress, refunds, and more. 

FAFSA Simplification Act and Changes Ahead for 2024-25 FAFSA

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is changing for the 2024-25 academic year. The good news is that the FAFSA itself will be simplified.

Learn More About FAFSA Simplification

How to Get Started

The Financial Aid Office is committed to providing quality service to students, the college, and the community to ensure that you get the financial assistance you need to complete your educational goals. How can we help you get started?

How to Apply for Aid
Scholarships
Buy books and supplies using financial aid
Grants
Dates and Deadlines
How to keep your aid

Are you due a financial aid refund?

Remaining financial aid funds, after tuition, fees, and books, will be released for disbursement according to the refund schedule. Learn more about when and how you will get your refund.

View Refund Schedule
Because of my financial aid, I won’t have to work as hard outside of the classroom. As a result, I’ll be able to focus more on my classes and laying the ground work for my career path. Kristina Levinskaia, Nursing '21 Read Kristina's story

Financial Aid Support

Get short video answers to general questions, helpful calculators, and resources to help you through the financial aid process.

Financial Aid TV

Central Piedmont Financial Aid TV provides hundreds of videos to help you learn more about financial aid processes.

Forms

Find the financial aid forms you need for verification and more.

Central Piedmont Tuition and Fees

A breakdown of Central Piedmont tuition, fees, and payment processes.

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