Emergency Assistance Funds (Available for all students)
These funds are contingent upon funding availability.
Student Emergency Assistance Fund
This fund was established to aid students facing critical emergency situations. Assistance is limited to $40 in any academic year and may be returned as a gift to the fund at any time. Any faculty or staff member may initiate action for a student once they have determined there is a true emergency situation. Once that has been determined, the faculty or staff member must give the student a note indicating the need and send it with the student to the Vice President of Student Services on the Caldwell Campus.
Finish Line Grant
The Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board and the High Country Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute, is offering Finish Line grants to qualified CCC&TI students. The Finish Line Grant is available by application to eligible student who are facing financial emergencies that may prevent them from completing their credential.
Students enrolled in community college programs leading to a credential that will enhance the student’s employment opportunities and meet the following may be eligible:
- 18 years of age or older
- A citizen of, or eligible to work in, the United States
- If male and subject to Selective Service, registered with Selective Services
- Have completed (including current enrollment) at least 50% of their degree or credential
- Be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA)
- Be willing to enroll with adult services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) with NCWorks
Finish Line Grants may assist with direct payments to vendors for allowable expenses such as:
- Transportation assistance and auto repairs (excluding regular maintenance)
- Child care expenses
- Housing and utilities (internet and phone service not allowed)
- Books and school supplies
- Medical needs
- Accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Eligible students wanting to discuss the financial emergency must contact:
- Dena Holman (dnholman@cccti.edu, 828.726.2737) in Student Services