Learn How to Manage Your Finances
Central Piedmont is dedicated to the financial literacy of all students. For money management tips about things like savings and budgeting, contact the Wellness Center. You can also visit their webpage to learn more about the services they offer.
If you have any questions about financial aid and scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Access Your Free FDIC Financial Education Account
Take advantage of the free online financial education from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Learn more about banking, budgeting, borrowing money wisely, credit, and paying for college through interactive modules.
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Go to the FDIC financial education account creation page.
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Follow the instructions to create your account. Enter "Central Piedmont Community College" in the "Name of Organization" field.
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Complete the short assessments throughout the modules to test your understanding.
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After you finish the modules, follow the instructions to download your certificates of completion.
Other Personal Finance Education Tools
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Financial Education for College Students from CFNC
The College for North Carolina (CFNC) financial literacy resources page includes interactive videos and games to learn how to make choices that help you manage your money responsibly. Learn how to avoid financial pitfalls, such as overspending, misusing credit, and not budgeting.
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NC Costs of Living and Careers with Reality Check
Check out the free, interactive virtual tool from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to explore costs of living in North Carolina and potential career options based on details like income, expenses, and lifestyle.
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Manage Your Finances During Difficult Times
Need More Help? Talk to the Wellness Center
The Wellness Center can help you overcome financial or other barriers by connecting you to affordable technology, housing resources, legal assistance, food referrals, healthcare resources, free tax preparation, and more. The Wellness Center also offers several emergency grants to help you pay for your basic expenses.
Wellness CenterFinancial Aid/Paying for College
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Prepare and Budget for College
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Calculators
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Help Paying for College
- Apply for aid and find your Central Piedmont financial aid counselor
- Scholarships at Central Piedmont
- Finding scholarships
- Grants at Central Piedmont
- Sponsored Programs office at Central Piedmont
- Tuition payment plan at Central Piedmont
- CFNC resources to pay for college
- Education Finance Council (EFC): an association of nonprofit and state-based student loan providers dedicated to the single purpose of making college more affordable