HCC is committed to supporting our students and has established designated funds, the Lavender Fund, for those experiencing financial difficulties. Our Lavender Fund is available for first-year students in their second-semester, and those in later stages of their education. You can apply for funds to help cover one-time emergency expenses.

Common funding requests include:

Transportation needs (public transportation, gas, etc.)
Childcare assistance
Help with heating and utility bills
Housing support
Food and hunger assistance

For any questions, please contact Hylah Birenbaum, Foundation Director, at 828-627-4544 or hebirenbaum@haywood.edu.

Please note that ticket sales will end on Givebutter on March 12, 2026, at noon. Tickets will also be available at the door.

All ticket sales are non-refundable.

Lavender Ball

Join us for an elegant evening to support the Lavender Fund and our students!