Press Release:
Roxanne Tate (left, who has since graduated) and Matthew White received CARE Act relief to help them continue their education during the COVID pandemic.
WASHINGTON, N.C. Hundreds of Beaufort County Community College students completed classes despite great obstacles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns due to its effects. The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided $347,710 in financial assistance to 305 students who were affected by the disruption of the delivery of instruction due to COVID-19. Students can still access state-funded Finish Line grants to address similar emergencies.
The broader CARES Act provided Paycheck Protection Programs and direct stimulus checks to all qualifying residents, helping many people in the BCCC community stay in their homes, get small business loans and counseling, and deal with upheaval related to work, childcare and education. Congress has continued to provide additional support as the pandemic spread and schools, colleges and businesses remained closed or online in the best interest of public health.