Financial aid plays an important role in making college accessible to students. A lack of financial resources alone should not be a barrier in achieving this goal. It costs money to be a student. Aside from the tuition and fees that a student must pay to the College, a student must buy books and supplies, pay for transportation to and from school, and cover personal expenses such as meals and housing. Many students and their families are unable to come up with the money needed to cover all of these expenses. For this reason, CPCC accepts a variety of payment methods and is an eligible institution participating in both federal and state financial aid programs.

Central Piedmont Community College's Financial Aid Office offers federal grants, federal work-study, state grants, scholarships and alternative loans. These resources are designed to aid the students in the process of investing in their education. The primary objective of this office is to assist students and parents as they navigate the world of personal finances, financial aid, and debt management. For many of the students, this is the first time they have faced these challenges.

2006-2007 Cost of Attendance

Federal regulations require a less than half-time budget calculation that is restricted to tuition, books, and transportation for students who are enrolled less than half-time. The following chart shows the budget for less than half time students for Pell purposes only. All other programs will be prorated appropriately. If a less than half-time enrollment status is a result of dropped or never attended classes, Pell will be reduced and an over award could occur. It is your responsibility as a student to repay any over award before receiving additional federal aid.