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We are dedicated to providing quality career-focused education in the fields of skilled trades, business and health care. Our educators consult with business and industry leaders regularly to ensure that the training you receive meets the needs of the people who hire our graduates. Our accelerated approach to learning helps you achieve your goals in a minimum amount of time. We want you to succeed!
Your Student Experience
We are dedicated to providing quality career-focused education in the fields of skilled trades, business and health care.
At Centura, you work with us toward a clearly defined objective. Your training will combine basic theory with extensive hands-on application in labs, which will prepare you for the new job you hope to have upon graduation. Our educators consult with business and industry leaders regularly to ensure that the training you receive meets the needs of the people who hire our graduates. Our accelerated approach to learning helps you achieve your goals in a minimum amount of time, with a four-day school week and evening class schedules to accommodate the working student. We want you to succeed!
Centura’s dynamic student body is a diverse group of people. You’ll meet individuals just out of high school, current employees in business, service members exiting the military, homemakers eager to return to the workplace, those hoping to make a career change, and professionals aspiring to higher levels of responsibility.
Support Through Every Step of Your Career Journey
We know that selecting your education can be an overwhelming task, which is why we are here for you every step of the way. From helpful admissions reps to experienced financial aid officers, Centura College works with you to provide you with all the information you need. Once you are enrolled, our experienced instructors teach you through hands-on methods, while our staff provides you with student services to offer academic support. Upon graduation, our career services department offers job placement assistance to help you break into the industry of your choosing.
You Can Find Success at Centura!
At Centura, you work with us toward a clearly defined objective. Your training will combine basic theory with extensive hands-on application in labs, which will prepare you for the new job you hope to have upon graduation. Our accelerated approach to learning helps you achieve your goals in a minimum amount of time, with a four-day school week and evening class schedules to accommodate the working student. We want you to succeed!
Our Programs
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Personality Assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Financial Assistance
We help develop a personalized financial plan for every student at Centura College.
Investing in the right education now pays higher dividends when you start your new career. To assist you in making the cost of attending Centura College affordable, we offer assistance as you plan to begin your academic career. All prospective students talk with one of our Financial Aid Advisors to develop a financial plan, discuss qualifications and obtain any necessary applications.
Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with options to make best education investment in yourself, both realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best.
Centura College is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a proprietary institution of higher education for the purpose of student participation in federal grant and loan programs. Centura’s training is also approved to accept various types of military tuition assistance and veteran benefits for active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their dependents.
The school also has tuition payment plans available if you are using income from a part-time job, family, or personal resources to meet tuition obligations. There are also scholarships, scholarship match program and private non-federal loan sources available. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be arranged. Check with your Financial Aid Advisor for full details on tuition payment schedules.
Some of the many types of financial aid and assistance options available to qualified students are:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Federal Family Educational Loan Programs
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
- PLUS Loans
- Military Tuition Assistance
- Veteran Benefits
- Rehabilitative Services
- Veteran Survivors Benefits
- Scholarships
- Scholarship Match Program
Frequently Asked Questions
How To Apply?
It’s easy! To start the application process, request information.
Do We Offer Financial Aid?
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. Check for more info on our financial-aid page. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Where Can I Explore Program Options?
All the programs are available in our menu above. If you require more information, please complete the form and we will be glad to contact you with information.
Why Choose Us?
We do things differently at our college and that’s why we get different results. As professionals, we believe success is a habit and not a destination. Students who learn the same successful habits that have been applied by many people who have come before them, often find themselves repeating and exceeding these same levels of success.
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Our Campuses
Chesapeake
1150 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake
Newport News
616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News
Norfolk
7020 N Military Hwy
Norfolk
*Not all programs are offered at all locations.