Statement from System President Jeff Cox on the passage of the State’s recent Helene recovery funding

“I want to extend my sincere thanks to the North Carolina General Assembly for their prompt and thoughtful response to the 14 community colleges affected by Hurricane Helene, and to Governor Roy Cooper for signing the relief package into law today. The $10.5 million in emergency grants, along with critical funding for tuition and mental health services, will be instrumental in helping our students and colleges recover. With my deep connection to Western North Carolina, I’ve seen the resilience of these communities firsthand, and this support will help ensure our colleges remain a cornerstone of recovery and rebuilding.”  

 — Dr. Jeff Cox, President, North Carolina Community College System.