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1105 Kelly Dr
Sanford, NC 27330-9840
p. 919-775-5401
w. www.cccc.edu

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, NC

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A well-established and affordable option for students in North Carolina who want to earn a degree, Central Carolina Community College provides a number of different courses of study that enrich young minds while also preparing students for the career of their choosing. With campuses in three different counties, the school’s various branches provide an easy-to-reach center of learning, and many students through North Carolina find themselves earning a degree or taking some classes at one campus of Central Carolina Community College.

Established in 1961, the college provides various certificates and associate degrees for students who complete the different two-year courses of study. Many students choose to continue on to four-year college after earning their associate’s degrees, and the college has a growing rate of alumni who have also earned their bachelor’s degrees, both in-state and out-of-state. Students can earn an Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Sciences, or an Associate in Sciences degree.

For those who are more interested in getting right into the work force, Central Carolina Community College also offers one-year vocational certificates in a variety of different fields. Students can gain the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career as a nurse, police officer, early childhood teacher, and in many skilled jobs involving electricity, mechanics, and technology. For those members of the community who are interested in learning but not a degree or diploma, the extensive Adult Education Program offers courses in a truly diverse amount of fields, from basic learning to general interest pursuits.

Central Carolina Community College is well-known throughout not just the state but the entire country for having one of the few Laser-Phonetics Technology programs at a community college. This is a particularly interesting program that draws a number of students, some even from out of state. Another cutting-edge courses of study that prospective students can choose to enroll in thinks more towards our sustainable future, and thus has a lot of potential for relevance in the job market for decades to come. This program, known as Alternative Energy Technology: Biofuels, has received a great deal of positive attention both regionally and nationally.

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Central Carolina Community College Admissions

Students interested in attending Central Carolina Community College must first decide which semester they would like to apply for. Those interested in earning their associate degree must submit their GED or high school diploma, along with high school transcript, a completed application form, and a nonrefundable deposit. Certain programs at Central Carolina Community College might require additional information, like ACT or SAT scores. For those interested in the degree programs, a GED or high school diploma is also necessary, as well as the completed application and nonrefundable fee, but additional materials are usually not. It is always best to check with the head of the department you are interested in enrolling in to make sure that your application contains all of the necessary materials. Be sure to get the completed application submitted long before your semester begins.

Financial Aid

Most students at Central Carolina Community College receive some form or another of financial aid. Once students are accepted, the school recommends that they immediately complete the FAFSA form, so that they can figure out what sort of federal aid they are eligible for. The Financial Aid Office has counselors available to assist students in completing their materials. These counselors can also recommend alternative sources for loans, as well as point students towards scholarships in the community. Central Carolina Community College recommends that students seek out need or merit-based scholarships to assist in the cost of tuition, as college is a major investment and sometimes federal and state aid does not cover everything that it should.

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Central Carolina Community College Students

With an array of facilities from computer labs to well-stocked libraries, students have a great deal of spaces to make use of while attending Central Carolina Community College. Many students participate in clubs and organizations, from those geared more towards common academic interests to esoteric clubs focusing on comic books and film directing.

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Athletics

Sports are a popular part of life at Central Carolina Community College, with both the men and women’s Cougars doing quite well in their respective divisions. Student athletes, regardless of their chosen sport, must maintain at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average to be eligible to play. Students can choose from men or women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, or golf. There are also a number of intramural sports to choose from, with options for students to participate in ski trips, bowling excursions, and various unofficial on-campus tournaments in volleyball and basketball.

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Reported area around or near Sanford, NC 27330-9840
Surrounding communityFringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area)
Total Population54,739 (26,076 urban / 28,663 rural)
Households20,425 (2.64 people per house)
Median Household Income$39,847
Families14,888 (3.08 people per family)
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