


Cape Fear Community College

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
19.34
Military Friendly
Standard
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100%
Exceeds Standard
24.5
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
20
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
64.1
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
77.77
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
69.04
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
77.77
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
77.77
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
64.1
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
20
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
24.5
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
19.34

Why you should attend?
Cape Fear Community College is a military and veteran-friendly campus that has 3 campus Veterans Center/lounges for veterans to decompress and build friendships with one another. Cape Fear CC gives veteran benefit holders priority registration. We have person-centered instructors, smaller classes with the rigorous course loads that universities hold. Furthermore, we have a dedicated veteran employee who advises our transitioning veterans and active duty military into the college atmosphere. More importantly, our staff, faculty, and Sheriffs office are aware of handling/de escalating an argument with veteran/military member. CFCC Veterans' Center holds events to benefit the student veterans, such as: coffee and doughnuts with Sheriff's office, BBQ luncheons, cookouts to build camaraderie.
Top Degrees
Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of research scientists and operating engineers engaged in the running of nuclear reactors, and in nuclear materials processing and disposal. Includes instruction in basic nuclear physics and nuclear engineering, monitoring and safety procedures, radioactive materials handling and disposal, equipment maintenance and operation, and record keeping.

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to provide direct health education and promotion services. Includes instruction in human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, record-keeping and documentation, patient education and intervention, activity and program direction, and assistive services management.

A program that prepares individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems in home and business environments. Includes instruction in source determination, water distribution, waster removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, blueprint reading, pipe installation, pumps, welding and soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $1,824 | $6,432 |
Fees | $292 | $292 |
Room | $6,463 | $6,463 |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Other Expenses | $3,264 | $3,264 |
Totals | $13,443 | $18,051 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | N/A | N/A |
Fees | N/A | N/A |
Room | N/A | N/A |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | N/A | N/A |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- Waives the admission application fee for military students and veterans
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Awards college credit for passing scores on DSST exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Provide admissions events or special admissions information sessions customized for prospective students who are military service members
- Mentoring/on-boarding programs for new military students or veterans
- Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
- In-state tuition without residency requirements for military personnel
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers weekend programs
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Academic support/tutoring
- Academic advising
- Study skills workshops
- Financial aid counseling
- Career planning services
- Mental health counseling
- Transition Assistance
- Accommodations for military students with disabilities
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Formal mentoring or advising program in which faculty or staff members who are current or former members of the military mentor students who are military service members or veterans
- Veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program
- Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes