CCC&TI is an affordable, convenient higher education and career training option serving the people of Caldwell and Watauga counties and beyond. We strive to have a positive impact on the lives of the students we serve, to support economic development and to offer diverse services and opportunities that improve the quality of life for everyone in our community. For more information on CCC&TI, click here.
Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Wilkes Community College enhances the quality of life through
quality education and workforce development, including basic skills, occupational, technical, and pre-baccalaureate programs;
economic development services to business and industry, both public and private; and
community development through a variety of services, cultural activities, and recreational opportunities.
Many students make plans to attend a community college prior to transferring to a 4-year college. Here is a great resource detailing the co-admission programs in NC for students who plan to attend a community college before transferring to a UNC system school.
Two-year institutions accept and encourage students to fill out the FAFSA