Tri-County Community College is a fully accredited public two-year institution located in the westernmost region of North Carolina. Serving Cherokee, Clay, and Graham Counties, the college offers a range of college transfer, vocational, technical, and adult education programs to commuter students in a rural setting. Eligible members of the National Guard, Selected Reservists, veterans, and certain veteran dependents receive assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs, which determines eligibility for benefits.