Welcome to The Benefit Bank at HCC

Your Connection to a Brighter Future

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As a partner of The Benefit Bank® of North Carolina (TBB™-NC), Halifax Community College is committed to helping enrolled students, workers, and families get access to educational and federal work support resources.

Through this online service, individuals can access the following services:

• Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps)
• Medical Benefits (adults and children)
• Federal and State Tax Filing (Up to 3 years back taxes)
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Veterans’ Education and Training Benefits
• Work First Family Assistance
• Energy Assistance –Crisis Assistance
• Voter Registration

Experienced Computer Users

The Benefit Bank Self-Serve

Through the Self –Serve portal, you can apply for a single service or as many as you would like on your own. Get started by clicking on the image below.



If you are computer savvy, use the QuickCheck using HCC’s Self-Serve Portal link by clicking on the image above! QuickCheck does not ask enough questions to fully assess your eligibility; however, in 2-3 minutes QuickCheck provides a rough estimate of your eligibility for various benefits and advises you on which applications to complete to apply for assistance.

Note: Regardless of your Quick Check result, we encourage you to use the Benefit Bank's full eligibility screening process to find out if you may be eligible for public benefits.

Need Personal Attention?…Contact a TBB Counselor OR SUCCESS COACH!

If you prefer a personal "one-on-one" experience, contact a success coach (counselor) to help you determine eligibility for services. The process begins with a 2-3 minute Quick Check eligibility estimator followed by the completion of your Benefit Bank online application.

Name	Position	Location (Bldg 300)	Days/Hours	Email	Telephone
Linda Smith	Job Link Case Manager	Rm. 344	T/Th 10a-12:30p	smithl@halifaxcc.edu	252-538-4310
Gladys Askew	Job Link Case Manager	Rm. 344	M – W 10a-12p Th 9a-10a	askewg@halifaxcc.edu	252-538-4321
Sherida Gholston	Director, Student Support Services	Rm. 319	M – F 9a-10a	gholstons@halifaxcc.edu	252-536-7229
Howard Epps	Student Support Services Counselor	Rm. 319	M – F 1p-2p	eppsh@halifaxcc.edu	252-536-7290
Daniel Lovett	Director, Title III & PRIDE Program	Rm. 303b	M-F 2p-3p	lovettd@halifaxcc.edu	252-536-5464
Dana Scott	Administrative Assistant, Title III	Rm. 303	T/Th 3p-5p	scottd@halifaxcc.edu	252-536-5464
Patricia Pryor	Financial Aid Specialist	Rm. 338	M-F: 2p -3 p	pryorp@halifaxcc.edu	252 538-4334

In addition to serving as trained TBB Counselors, HCC’s staff is here to assist you with a variety of other services designed to help you overcome barriers that keep you from staying enrolled and succeeding. Success Coaches are here to help you achieve your goals! Call, email, or visit us.

Note: The Benefit Bank is an online service designed to secure funds and services for individuals and families working to overcome poverty and to build long-term financial stability.