Student Support

Your success as a student is important, but so is your well-being. We provide access to services that enhance and support healthy and diverse community college populations.

Counseling Services

All 58 of our community colleges offer a counselor or resources for students for academic, career and personal needs. See below for more immediate resources.

Disability Services

We work with all campus community members to provide access and eliminate barriers to physical, curricular, and web environments within the NC Community College System.

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LGBTQIA+ Students

All students deserve a safe, inclusive learning space where they can be themselves. We promote equality, visibility and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Minority Male Initiative

We focus on improving the academic progress and completion rates of minority male students through educational programming, success coaches and early alert systems.

Veteran Services

We work with every branch of the United States military to offer veterans, retirees, and active duty personnel access to education and professional development.

Suicide Prevention

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress, please reach out to a trusted mental health professional or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988 or calling 1-800-273-8255 for immediate assistance.

Remember, you are not alone, and help is available.

Mental Health First Aid

Some of our community colleges offer Mental Health First Aid continuing education. This courseĀ is a skills-based training session that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Many of our faculty and staff have completed this course in an effort to support our students.

Transportation Assistance

Need a ride? Our campuses work with area transportation services to connect students to the classroom on a regular basis.

Food Pantries

If you are experiencing food insecurity, find out how your local community college can help.

Childcare

Many System campuses offer childcare services for students, faculty, staff and the general public.

Additional Resources

Many of our community colleges also offer on-campus access to career clothing, technology assistance, laptop and hotspot rentals, and more. Check with your local college to learn more.

Additionally, we work with FindHelp.org to help connect students to financial assistance, food pantries, medical care and other free or reduced-cost help.

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