Bobcat Resiliency Grant

 

Haywood Community College announces the Bobcat Resiliency Grant for free Spring 2025 tuition

(Clyde, NC) – Spring and summer registration at Haywood Community College is currently open. Whether it’s time to start your educational journey or pick up where you left off, HCC is here to support your needs and shape your new future! The Spring 2025 term begins on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Haywood Community College has received funding to support students looking to return to the classroom who may be facing financial challenges from Hurricane Helene impacts.

The Bobcat Resiliency Grant will provide free tuition and coverage of select fees for all students entering the Spring 2025 semester. These funds are available for new and returning students. The goal is to reduce financial barriers that students may be facing to support their desire to return to the classroom. As a last-dollar funding source, students must still ensure they have completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA application. This is an exciting opportunity for all students in Haywood County looking to continue or start their educational journey with HCC.

Tracy Rapp, Dean of Student Services, shares: “We are excited to offer this assistance to HCC students and allow them to begin or continue their path towards completing their educational goal. Our students are resilient, and this funding will provide them with the opportunity to concentrate on their studies.”

In addition to free Spring 2025 tuition, students who were enrolled in the Fall 2024 semester can apply for an emergency relief grant that could provide up to $2,500 per student based on need and funding available. Funds can cover financial impacts related to transportation, utility bills, rent, textbooks, and more. The college has established a simple online form for students to submit. Eligibility is based on Fall 2024 enrollment and is available to students even if they have received emergency support from other sources. The goal is to ensure HCC students can support themselves and their families so they can continue to focus on their coursework.

With over 30 curricular programs in 9 different career clusters, students can pursue a certificate, diploma, or associate degree at a fraction of the cost of a four-year school. Students can enjoy small class sizes, which result in one-on-one attention.

HCC offers a variety of courses delivered using an array of methods to fit all schedules. From in-person to entirely online, the College has what students need to create a flexible schedule for those who are employed or may also be balancing a family, making it easy to get the credentials required to move forward. Students will find options in fields directly aligned with career opportunities, including healthcare, manufacturing, natural resources, public safety, professional crafts, and many others.