Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Description

At ASPSF, we provide financial assistance and personal support to single parent students across the state. Being a parent is hard enough. Being a single parent is even harder. You have all of the responsibilities of raising a child, while also having to work to provide an income for your family. Getting a secondary education will help to set your family up for success.

To be eligible for an ASPSF scholarship, you must meet the criteria listed below.

• You live in the state of Arkansas or in Bowie County, TX.
• You meet the following definition of “single parent” (all 3 categories)
  • Marital status: You’re single (never married, widowed, divorced, legally separated*) or you’re married but living apart and your divorce will be final by the time the scholarship is awarded.*
  • Parenting Status: You’re the custodial parent or guardian with physical custody (50% or more) of at least one dependent child. A dependent child is 18 or younger, older than 18 and still in high school, or a severely disabled adult living with and dependent on you.*
  • Living status: You’re the only adult in the home with the child(ren), you live with parents or relative(s), or you live with a roommate who is not your partner, significant other, or a co-parent.*
• You’re a legal resident of the United States (or a resident with DACA status), applying in the county where you live.
• You’ve earned a high school diploma or GED.
• You’ve not previously earned a bachelor’s degree.
• You have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Your household income is typically not more than 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
• You’ve completed or are in the process of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (not required for DACA students or those in an approved short-term training program).
• You’re attending or planning to attend an ASPSF approved school or training program.
• You’re pursuing a degree or certification that leads to employment at family-supporting wages.

Eligibility Requirements

• For residents of the following states: Arkansas, Texas
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Interview required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required

How To Apply

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