'I feel stress-free' | NC high school grads eligible for free classes at Forsyth Tech The program is paid for in large part by the same grant that will cover tuition at other state community colleges for 2021 high school grads. Author: Grace Holland Updated: 6:34 AM EDT July 2, 2021 FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Many teenagers who just graduated high school are getting ready to start a new chapter. It's a fresh start in college after a chaotic couple of years in the pandemic, and for some, it will be free, thanks to a statewide grant. "I feel stress-free and I feel much more confident," Alexa Talbott said. "I am obviously very grateful to have the opportunity to go to college for free."