Veterans Resources

Military Families and Veterans Services

Military Families and Veterans Services on Central Piedmont campuses are places where armed forces members (including National Guards/Reservists), veterans, and their immediate family members receive services promoting personal and professional development. They provide resources that address many aspects of education, military, and civilian life. Services provided by the centers include:

  • academic advising
  • assistance filing for VA benefits
  • career coaching
  • community resource linking
  • computer lab with study space
  • goal-setting
  • mentoring
  • personal counseling
  • scholarships
  • spousal and family support
  • Student Veterans of America Association
  • welcoming reception area and social lounge
  • workshops on well-being

Visit Military Families and Veterans Services in Room 323 of Central High on Central Campus for more information. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center also may be reached by phone at 704.330.6126 or online from the Military Families and Veterans Services website.

See the section on Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits for all details about the following VA education benefits:

  • Eligibility, Enrollment Certification Process
  • Verification of Enrollment
  • Notification from the Department of Veteran Affairs
  • SAP - Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Graduation
  • Changes to: Contact Information, Enrollment Status, Program of Study

See the section on Veterans Education Benefits Regulations for all regulations about the following VA education benefits:

  • Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty
  • Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment
  • Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill
  • Chapter 33: Transfer of Post-9/11 GI-Bill Benefits to Dependents (TEB/TOE)
  • Chapter 35: Fry Scholarship
  • Chapter 35: Dependents and Survivors Educational Assistance
  • Chapter 1606: Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve
  • Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Students using Veterans Affairs Education Benefits are encouraged to apply for financial aid and scholarships. Scholarships are provided through Central Piedmont’s Foundation and the generosity of industries, businesses, professional organizations, civic clubs, and individuals. Scholarships provided through Central Piedmont's Foundation may be reduced if there is no financial need to be met.  Visit the following websites for information on financial aid:

Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
Central Piedmont Financial Aid website
Central Piedmont Scholarships

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance is processed through Central Piedmont's Sponsored Programs Office, available by phone at 704.330.2722, ext. 7233, or by email at sponsoredprograms@cpcc.edu.

The Department of Defense does not authorize tuition assistance for classes for which a member also is receiving education benefits under:

  • the Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty (chapter 30 of title 38, United States Code),
  • or any GI Bill programs other than either the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty program (chapter 30 of title 38, United States Code) or the Post-9/11 GI Bill Program (chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code).