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Anderson Indiana Scholar House Anderson Scholar House helps single mothers graduate from college or a certified apprenticeship program. Our outcomes speak for themselves.

ASH provides stable housing, coordinated childcare, help with school admissions and financial aid, and coaching all they way through to graduation. Anderson Scholar House Indiana opened in January 2022, as an affiliate of Family Scholar House in Louisville, Kentucky. Family Scholar House was born from Project Women, an organization originally established in 1995 by representatives of six orders of nuns. What began with only four families is now a recognized national best practice headquartered in Louisville, KY, serving more than 30,000 people annually and focused on education as a primary path for ending the cycle of inherited poverty. Anderson Scholar House provides stable housing, coordinated childcare, help with school admissions and financial aid applications, and provides a life coach and an academic coach throughout the entirety of the program. Programs and services are delivered through a two-generation model responsive to the needs of families and are provided for all ages. Participants have an 88% completion rate. Three months after leaving the program, 70% of participants no longer require any government assistance. This is especially impactful considering all our families had experienced poverty, unstable housing and, most often, domestic violence. You are eligible for Anderson Scholar House if you are a single mother who has their high school diploma or GED, who is interested in completing a post-secondary education program, and who is in need of housing. If you do not yet have your high school diploma, we can help you with that too. All JobSource services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, s*x, disability, national origin, ancestry or status as a veteran. JobSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

10/15/2026

What does it really take to earn a college degree while raising kids on your own?

By Degrees answers that, straight from the Scholars of Heartland Scholar House who've lived it.

Tuesday, October 27
Paramount Theatre, Anderson
Doors at 5:30 PM · Film at 6:00 PM · Live Q&A after
$9 per person, concessions included.

Grab tickets: https://givebutter.com/by-degrees-paramount-screening-vpnxgg

By Degrees premiered with support from Glick Philanthropies.

"I never do things for myself like this."One of our scholars said it at our freezer meal prep night at Muncie Scholar Ho...
10/14/2026

"I never do things for myself like this."

One of our scholars said it at our freezer meal prep night at Muncie Scholar House, and it stopped us all.

The event started as a simple idea: scholars were stressed about getting dinner on the table after long study days. Our Academic Coach, Erin, wanted to help them focus on school instead of scrambling at 5pm.

So we gathered the moms, made freezer meals together, and something shifted. It wasn't just about the food. It was about taking an hour for themselves. Doing something with other mothers who understand exactly what it feels like to balance school, work, and family.

One scholar, Alivia, said it perfectly: "I got to meal prep, which made dinner time a lot easier, and I got to do it with other moms just like me."

That's what we do here. We meet scholars where the stress is real, and we walk through it with them.

Every year, thousands of single mothers start college determined to build a better life for their families. Most never f...
10/13/2026

Every year, thousands of single mothers start college determined to build a better life for their families. Most never finish. Not because they lack the drive, but because they're carrying it all alone: rent, childcare, work, and school, with no safety net beneath them.

Heartland Scholar House exists to change that. We provide single mothers with affordable housing, childcare, and a community of support so they can focus on earning their degrees and breaking the cycle of poverty for good.

"By Degrees" tells their story. The setbacks, the late nights, and the hard-won moments of triumph that most people never see.

Two weeks from today, we're bringing that story to the big screen, and we'd love for you to be part of it.

You're invited! 🎬
📅 October 27th
📍 The Paramount Theatre, Anderson IN
🎟️ $9 a ticket or 5 tickets for $40 (18 years and younger are free!) Each ticket comes with the choice of 2 treats: soda/water, candy, or popcorn

Come see what determination looks like. Bring someone with you.

Let us know if you'll be there!

https://givebutter.com/by-degrees-paramount-screening-vpnxgg

What does it actually take to finish a college degree while raising your kids alone?By Degrees tells that story, in the ...
10/12/2026

What does it actually take to finish a college degree while raising your kids alone?

By Degrees tells that story, in the words of the single moms of Heartland Scholar House.

Tuesday, October 27
Paramount Theatre, Anderson
Doors 5:30 PM · Film 6:00 PM · Live Q&A to follow
$9 per person. Concessions included.

Tickets: https://givebutter.com/by-degrees-paramount-screening-vpnxgg

Bring someone who needs to see what’s possible.

By Degrees premiered with support from Glick Philanthropies.

We have some exciting news, and we couldn’t wait to tell you: Heartland Scholar House is a finalist in the 3Rivers Big G...
10/10/2026

We have some exciting news, and we couldn’t wait to tell you: Heartland Scholar House is a finalist in the 3Rivers Big Give! 🎉

A huge thank you to 3Rivers for this opportunity and for investing in the organizations working every day to strengthen our community.

Voting runs October 21–November 4. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for details on how to vote!

You're a single mom holding it all together, with a degree you started (or keep meaning to start) that you can't quite f...
10/09/2026

You're a single mom holding it all together, with a degree you started (or keep meaning to start) that you can't quite figure out how to reach.

The daycare math doesn't add up. Financial aid feels impossible. So you tell yourself: maybe next semester.

But the life you want for your kids starts with the degree you haven't finished yet. And you're not carrying this alone.

In Anderson, Muncie, and Marion, single moms are earning degrees while raising their kids, inside a community built for exactly this.

Wondering if Scholar House is for you? We built a quiz to help you find out. Four questions. Completely private. Under two minutes.

Wherever you are on your journey, we'll meet you there.

Take the quiz: https://heartlandscholarhouse.fillout.com/singlemotherquiz

During a recent clinical rotation, one of our Scholars caught something more experienced eyes had walked past: a patient...
10/08/2026

During a recent clinical rotation, one of our Scholars caught something more experienced eyes had walked past: a patient's sudden weight gain and unusual lung sounds. She flagged it. Diagnosis: congestive heart failure. Treatment started immediately.

She's a first-year nursing student. That kind of acuity doesn't come from nowhere, it's built from years of paying close attention as a mom, now sharpened into a lifesaving skill.

Read her full story on the blog: https://www.heartlandcap.org/post/from-survival-skill-to-career-skill

Fall is here, and so is the whirlwind of a new school year. Packed days, long lists, tired evenings. It's a lot.But that...
10/07/2026

Fall is here, and so is the whirlwind of a new school year. Packed days, long lists, tired evenings. It's a lot.

But that busyness is proof of momentum. Our scholars are stepping up, stretching their minds, and turning goals into reality.

The hard work isn't in the way of progress. It is the progress.

Thank you to our scholars, staff, and families for bringing your heart to campus every day. Let's embrace this season and celebrate every victory along the way.

I huge thank you to the Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom Anderson for hosting a screening of our documentary. Anyon...
10/06/2026

I huge thank you to the Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom Anderson for hosting a screening of our documentary. Anyone who purchases tickets before October 11th will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 gas gift card. Tickets can be purchased here: https://givebutter.com/by-degrees-paramount-screening-vpnxgg

This month in Anderson, the village showed up!!1. When the schedule didn't work, a scholar sister did. One mom's clinica...
10/01/2026

This month in Anderson, the village showed up!!

1. When the schedule didn't work, a scholar sister did. One mom's clinical rotations started before daycare opened its doors. Instead of missing hours or falling behind, another scholar in the program stepped up to drive her daughter to school. No red tape, no waiting on a program to fix it. Just moms taking care of moms.

2. A repair bill almost broke the budget. Most of our scholars are driving high-mileage cars because reliable transportation is a luxury, not a given. On a tight budget, one unexpected repair can mean choosing between fixing the car and paying rent. This month, emergency funds stepped in so a scholar mom didn't have to choose.

3. Junior Scholars deserve to be kids too. Dance class. Music lessons. Sports leagues. These things are often out of reach for our families financially, until community partners fill the gap and make sure it's not just moms working toward a better future, but their kids getting to experience joy right now.

None of this happens without the village. Thank you for being part of it!!

Address

3530 Mounds Road
Anderson, IN
46017

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17655683325

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