Services and Resources for Veterans and Family Members

Military Families and Veterans Services assists Central Piedmont students, family members, and veterans who are transitioning from military duty to civilian life by providing a holistic service approach.

Our department provides academic advising, counseling, career coaching, Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefit processing, community wrap-around service referrals, employment readiness support, and scholarships.

We have great relationships and partnerships with community organizations and offer strategic veteran events and robust student life programs. We welcome you and invite you to get involved.

Academic Advising and Counseling Services

We provide group and individual advising and counseling services to veterans and your family members, ages 18 years and older. Personal counseling is confidential and is provided by licensed professionals. If our counselors cannot provide such services, we will provide contacts at community centers who may further assist you.

Our services include:

Academics and Career Decision

– course advisement

– explore programs of study with occupational options

– tutoring resources and study skills support

– identify goals and pathways to success

– weekly student veteran support groups
Veterans Affairs Education Benefits

GI Bill^®, Survivor and Dependent Assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Grief, Loss, Past Trauma

– managing emotional pain from military or civilian experiences

– adapting to a new normal

– confidential sessions
Family and Relationships

– family and couples counseling

– tools to improve communication

Make An Appointment

Contact Military Families and Veterans Services to make an appointment. Review the Veterans Affairs Education Benefits and Academic Advising and General Inquires sections on this page for contact information.

Military and Family Events

Currently, there are no events scheduled. Check back soon.

Military and Family Resources

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging. The following resources are available to help you and your family.

Veterans Affairs Healthcare Benefits

If you served in the active military, naval, or air service and are separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you might qualify for Veterans Health Administration benefits.

Learn about VA healthcare eligibility and how to apply.
Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation

Central Piedmont cannot recommend any one service, but there are many options available to you. Some are free. Students have used an advocate to apply for their disability, but you are able to apply for your disability without an advocate.

Visit the VA Disability Compensation website for details.
Community Partner Resources
- The Charlotte Health Care Center facility features state-of-the-art amenities that provide primary care and specialty services for veterans in the Charlotte–Mecklenburg region.
  - Specialty care referrals are on-site or to the Salisbury VA Medical Center.
- Community Link helps you sustain safe and affordable housing.
- Habitat for Humanity supports veteran families seeking home ownership and provides students with civic volunteer opportunities to serve the community.
- Mecklenburg County Community Support Services, Veterans Services Division is dedicated to serving you and your family.
- NCServes Metrolina is North Carolina's first coordinated network of public, private, and non-profit organizations working together to serve veterans, transitioning service members, and families.
- Veterans Bridge Home in Charlotte can help you successfully transition home after military service by identifying your education, employment, and healthcare needs, and connecting you to available community, state, and federal resources.
- Carolinas Veterans: Find veteran events and opportunities.

Order Military Medical Records

If you are an active member, get certified copies of your medical records before you separate from the military. You will often get two copies of your records: one for your personal records, and one to provide to the VA.

Military medical records may be found at different locations depending on the service you were in and when you served. Learn how to request your military medical records from the National Archives.

Academic Advising and General Inquiries: Veteran Students and Military Families

Central Campus
Military Families and Veterans Services P P 704-330-6126 E military@cpcc.edu Central High Building, Suite 323 Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cato Campus
Military Families and Veterans Services P P 704-330-2722 ext.7813 E military@cpcc.edu Cato I Building, Room 108 Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Harper Campus
Military Families and Veterans Services P P 704-330-2722 ext. 7573 E military@cpcc.edu Harper IV Building, Room 320 Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Levine Campus
Military Families and Veterans Services P 704-330-2722 ext. 7258 E military@cpcc.edu Levine I Building, Room 3115 Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Merancas Campus
Military Families and Veterans Services P P 704-330-7185 E military@cpcc.edu Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Veterans Affairs Education Benefits

Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Office P P 704-330-6552 E veteransaffairs@cpcc.edu Central High Building, Suite 323 Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Services and Resources for Veterans and Family Members

Academic Advising and Counseling Services

Academics and Career Decision

Veterans Affairs Education Benefits

Grief, Loss, Past Trauma

Family and Relationships

Make An Appointment

Military and Family Events

Military and Family Resources

Veterans Affairs Healthcare Benefits

Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation

Community Partner Resources

Order Military Medical Records

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