Stars Scholarship Program

Stars Scholarship Program STARS Scholarship Program is empowering, inspiring and supporting nontraditional students that reside in Pottawatomie County. citizens and full-time students.

The STARS Scholarship provides up to $3,500/ year to parents wanting to go back to school for a college degree, certification or license. This scholarship provides money to cover expenses not covered by financial aid or other programs. The STARS Scholarship Program is generously funded by the Iowa West Foundation and administered by the Council Bluffs Schools Foundation. STARS Scholars must be parents, residents of Pottawattamie County, Pell grant eligible, U.S.

04/08/2026

🌺Introducing Bloom🌺

Bloom is a new extension of Kids & Company. This pilot program will offer before- and after-school childcare designed specifically for elementary students who are enrolled in specialized programs within the Council Bluffs Community School District.

This program is made possible through an important partnership with MICAH House and the Florence Lakin Child Development Center. Together, this collaboration will provide the space, expertise, and shared commitment needed to expand childcare options for families who often have limited access to care that meets their child’s needs.

The Bloom pilot program will serve a limited number of students beginning in August 2026.

Families who are interested in learning more are encouraged to complete a brief inquiry form (linked in the comments below) to receive additional information about the program and eligibility.

04/02/2026

WCCA is continuing to accept LIHEAP Applications through April 30th. Please contact your local West Central Community Action Outreach Office to schedule an appointment.

Reach out today.
03/31/2026

Reach out today.

Did you know that 24 % of undergraduates in fall 2023 were age 25 or older 🤯🤯🤯meaning nearly one in four college students is building school around life, not life around school? 🤔

And almost 73 % of college students today have at least one nontraditional characteristic (like working while enrolled, being financially independent, or having dependents).

At STARS, that’s exactly who we serve.

🔹 In 2024–25, 86% of our scholars were working parents
🔹 Average age was 32
🔹 Average of 2 children per household

You’re not an outlier.
You’re part of a growing majority 🫶🏽🫶🏽and you deserve a program built for your reality, not someone else’s.👏🏽

✅ You work
✅ You care for family

And yet you 🫵🏽want the same dignity and opportunity: a degree, better pay, and to show your children you can make change.💪🏾

👉 Apply now to join the STARS program.

03/18/2026
Attention to YOU 🫵🏽who is investing in yourself and furthering your education in a high demand career field. This schola...
02/03/2026

Attention to YOU 🫵🏽who is investing in yourself and furthering your education in a high demand career field.
This scholarship opportunity could be for you. Reach out for more information.
Stars Scholars

Did you know that 24 % of undergraduates in fall 2023 were age 25 or older 🤯🤯🤯meaning nearly one in four college students is building school around life, not life around school? 🤔

And almost 73 % of college students today have at least one nontraditional characteristic (like working while enrolled, being financially independent, or having dependents).

At STARS, that’s exactly who we serve.

🔹 In 2024–25, 86% of our scholars were working parents
🔹 Average age was 32
🔹 Average of 2 children per household

You’re not an outlier.
You’re part of a growing majority 🫶🏽🫶🏽and you deserve a program built for your reality, not someone else’s.👏🏽

✅ You work
✅ You care for family

And yet you 🫵🏽want the same dignity and opportunity: a degree, better pay, and to show your children you can make change.💪🏾

👉 Apply now to join the STARS program.

01/27/2026
Reach out today. 👋🏽
01/08/2026

Reach out today. 👋🏽

Did you know that 24 % of undergraduates in fall 2023 were age 25 or older 🤯🤯🤯meaning nearly one in four college students is building school around life, not life around school? 🤔

And almost 73 % of college students today have at least one nontraditional characteristic (like working while enrolled, being financially independent, or having dependents).

At STARS, that’s exactly who we serve.

🔹 In 2024–25, 86% of our scholars were working parents
🔹 Average age was 32
🔹 Average of 2 children per household

You’re not an outlier.
You’re part of a growing majority 🫶🏽🫶🏽and you deserve a program built for your reality, not someone else’s.👏🏽

✅ You work
✅ You care for family

And yet you 🫵🏽want the same dignity and opportunity: a degree, better pay, and to show your children you can make change.💪🏾

👉 Apply now to join the STARS program.

Yasss! sTARS alum
12/20/2025

Yasss! sTARS alum

🎉 Congratulations, Julie! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Julie Adkins and her 10 years at All Care Health Center! Over the past decade, Julie has grown with us every step of the way — starting as an LPN, advancing to RN, and now serving as our EHR Support Analyst.

Her dedication, adaptability, and commitment to supporting both patients and staff have made a lasting impact across our organization. Thank you, Julie, for your hard work, growth, and continued dedication to All Care. We’re grateful to have you on our team! 💙

12/06/2025

Hey everyone, We still have a few spots for the last 3 Information Sessions of the year. Join us to learn more about Habitat Council Bluffs and our Home Buyer Program. Our program is easier than you might think. Click the link to register: https://habitatcb.org/news-events/events.html

Stars scholar doing great things! Well done Angel!
11/08/2025

Stars scholar doing great things! Well done Angel!

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