Military Families and Veterans Services at Central Piedmont helps you navigate your path at the college and in the community so you can succeed in your courses, activate your benefits, adjust to the campus environment and transition to civilian employment.
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Veterans Affairs education benefits
Veterans, service members and dependent family members that are eligible for Veterans Affairs Education Benefits are welcome to visit Military Families and Veterans Services for guidance on using their benefits.
Accessing your benefits
You must meet requirements specified by Veterans Affairs and the North Carolina State Approving Agency to use VA education benefits. Review eligibility requirements and apply for VA benefits here.
You must also submit the following documents to Central Piedmont’s Student Records department after you have been accepted to the college:
- Send official copies of high school, military, all prior college transcripts, and Member 4 DD-214 (if the benefit recipient is a veteran) to Student Records.
- Learn how to send transcripts to Central Piedmont.
- Learn how to submit a DD 214 request
- Learn how to submit a Joint Service Transcripts request (register and download)
- Learn how to submit a Air Force University Transcript request
- Meet with a Military Families and Veterans Services academic advisor to verify enrollment in a VA-approved program of study and receive assistance with academic planning.
Certification and maintaining benefit eligibility
Certification
If you are receiving veteran education benefits, you must request certification for your benefits each semester. Certifications for summer will be accepted starting April 1, fall will be accepted starting May 1 and spring will be accepted starting November 1.
Review certification process
Maintaining eligibility
After receiving your VA education benefits, there are several qualifications you must meet to maintain eligibility for your benefits.
See eligibility requirements
Academic advising
Military Families and Veterans Services at Central Piedmont helps you navigate your path at the college and in the community so you can succeed in your courses, adjust to the campus environment and transition to civilian employment. Access program and course advisement, tutoring resources and study skills support and goal setting guidance through Military Families and Veterans Services.
