‘I was able to fund food I lost from Helene’: Grants help UNCA students stay in school after storm

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Nearly a year after Helene disrupted life across western North Carolina, UNC Asheville students are still rebuilding with help of resilience grant funds.

The university has distributed $3.9 million in aid to cover tuition and emergency needs.

The grants were made possible through support from the North Carolina General Assembly and are designed to help students from storm-affected areas stay enrolled…

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