The Support You Need: Reducing Barriers to Success
We know that life happens. And we don’t want the things that you can’t plan for to prevent you from completing your education.
Enter Forsyth Tech Cares.
This holistic, wraparound support program can help you with everything from meeting basic needs like food and housing assistance to legal aid.
Holistic Support Services
What can the compassionate team in the Forsyth Tech Cares Office help you with?
Thanks to generous donors and the support of our partner organizations, Forsyth Tech Cares can help with food assistance, housing assistance and more.
Did you know that Forsyth Tech Cares can help you meet your childcare needs through grants, drop-in childcare and more? Through partnerships with the NC Community College Childcare Grant, The Parenting Path, Child Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS), we can help you find – and maybe even pay for – childcare.
Most of our campuses and centers now have Forsyth Tech Connect Pantries on-site, offering dry goods, hygiene items and even school supplies.
Here are the walk-in hours for our pantries. If the times don’t work for you, contact a Care Navigator!
- Main Campus:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Northwest Forsyth Center:
- Online only
- Forsyth Tech Stokes County Center:
- Online Only
- Transportation Technology Center:
- Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Grady P. Swisher Center:
- Tuesday, Thursday – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Mazie S. Woodruff Center:
- Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- West Campus:
- Monday – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
From finish line grants to help you when you just have a semester left to purchase books and materials, we won’t let cost prevent you from finishing your program.
The Care Navigators are members of our community, and can help connect you with resources that aren’t listed here. Reach out; if we can’t help directly, we can probably connect you with an organization that can.
Due to high demand, the Finish Line Grant application is currently closed.
If you are a Forsyth Tech student or family member who is facing a challenge, please know that you are not alone. Forsyth Tech Cares is here to help. To learn more about Forsyth Tech Cares, visit the program website at www.forsythtech.edu/cares. For assistance, please connect with our Student Care team by calling 336.734.7898. In the video, you will hear from students and staff members who have benefited from Forsyth Tech Cares. You will also learn about the different resources that are available through the program.
“The Forsyth Tech Cares Office has truly been a great help to me when I needed them most and did not know who else to turn to. I would like to say a great big Thank You for being there when I needed you the most!”
Desiree S.
Forsyth Tech Cares Emergency Grant Assistance
Forsyth Tech Cares provides limited emergency assistance to support students through unexpected financial crises, such as illness, family job loss, and delays in other types of funding, such as financial aid, paycheck, or military benefits. The Emergency Grant Assistance program is a “Last Dollar” program that utilizes a Referral Out process to our community partners as a first line of assistance that will then be supplemented, as needed, based upon the application guidelines listed in the dropdown.
• All students are required to complete an intake assessment/application which will include:
• Academic Standing (including GPA, conduct, persistence, retention, and completion), Financial Aid Reimbursement dates (i.e., students who are receiving a reimbursement within a week’s time would not be approved since aid will be received. Exceptions may be given in the case of imminent emergencies that are due prior to reimbursement date.
• Upon completion of assessment/application, referral connections are made via assistance from a Forsyth Tech Care Navigator. Any supplemental funds awarded will be based on availability and approved pending completion of all requirements including a signed Attestation Form. When necessary, special requests will be elevated for a higher level of approval.
• The maximum grant amount per academic year is $1,000 based upon the availability of funds. Students may only receive emergency assistance up to the maximum amount every academic school year (fall, spring and summer) during their enrollment at Forsyth Tech.
• Students must be currently enrolled or registered for the next semester or program start.
• Students must not have any conduct sanctions against them.
• Eligible expenses for which emergency funds may be used for:
• Rent or Mortgage
• Childcare (Grant qualifications must be met)
• Utilities
• Auto payment or insurance
• Books and other course supplies/materials
• **Tuition (Under special circumstances i.e., late FAFSA, old account balance)
• Transportation (repairs, gas, bus pass)
• Food Effective 8-1-2023
• Medical (co-pays, medications, etc.)
• Testing fees (Graduating students have access for up to 60 days after completion)
• (Other) All other items reviewed for approval
Must be provided with your application for funding:
• Student must provide an original or scanned copy of the bill with the student’s or guardian’s name visible.
• For rent or mortgage: a copy of the lease or contract with the guardian, owner, renter, or student’s name must be visible.
• For auto repairs: a scanned, itemized copy of the repair quote or invoice on the auto repair letterhead is required.
• Signed Attestation Form (in progress)
Typical requests will be processed within 48-72 business hours. Certain requests (i.e., mortgage, rent) may take longer depending on if the property/company is in our system.
Need Help?
For more information about Forsyth Tech Cares, contact a Care Navigator at: ftcares@forsythtech.edu. A navigator will contact you within 48 hours.
Contact UsNeed Help With Textbooks?
At Forsyth Tech, we understand that textbook expenses can create financial challenges for our students. We are committed to providing support to ensure that all students have access to the required course materials. If you are in need of assistance with purchasing textbooks for your classes, we are here to help. Fill out the form below!
Finish Line Grant Application Now Open for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Finish Line Grant offers up to $1,000 to students nearing the completion of their education or training at Forsyth Tech, who are facing unexpected financial hardships that may prevent them from graduating. The grant can be used for a variety of expenses such as course materials, housing, medical needs, dependent care, or other financial emergencies beyond the student’s control.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled and actively taking classes at Forsyth Tech.
- Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Must have completed at least 25% of your degree or credential program (or be enrolled in courses this semester that would constitute 25% completion).
- Must be experiencing an unforeseen financial emergency.
To check your eligibility and apply, use the link below: Application Form For any questions, please email us at finishlinegrant@forsythtech.edu.