Navigating the Student Loan Maze: A Guide to Funding Your Future Without Drowning in Debt

Thank you for subscribing! College is an investment in your future, but the rising costs can be daunting. Many students feel that student loans are the only option to “fund their gap” – meaning, to cover their out-of-pocket costs after getting their financial aid offer. But before you go that route, it’s crucial to understand ... Read More

ASPSF Staff Spotlight: Shaila Creekmore

Meet Shaila Creekmore, the Development Officer, Strategic Partnerships, for Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. She’s been with the organization for four years, first as a program manager for the Northeast Region. Today, she’s an all-star grants writer, ensuring ASPSF has the funds it needs to sustain the scholarship program and operate on a day-to-day basis.  ... Read More

This Mother’s Day, Parenting Students Need Your Help

In celebration of Mother’s Day this weekend, Scholarship America is asking for your support of the National Emergency Scholarship Fund for Student Parents. This new national fund is designed to provide emergency financial assistance to parenting students who face unexpected financial setbacks—and your gift can truly make a generational impact.  Student parents face complex challenges.  ... Read More

2 New Hires to Expand ASPSF’s Development and Community Outreach

Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) welcomed two new team members on April 7 Leighia Hammond joined ASPSF as its Development Officer, Annual Giving, and Austin King started as the Community Engagement Coordinator. Hammond and King both live in Conway. Hammond brings a decade of experience in higher education and fundraising, which will ... Read More

Bridging The Gaps: ASPSF 2024 Annual Report

Every day, single parents face gaps — gaps in resources, opportunities, and support. Together, we’re bridging those gaps and paving pathways to success for these families across Arkansas, one scholarship at a time. October fundraiser, The Lunch Break, had three incredible speakers (from right): Current recipient Raquelle Roulette, past recipient Kwami Abul-Bey, and supporter Dr. Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury. ... Read More

A Community of Champions: ASPSF 2024 Annual Report

  We are honored to recognize these incredible donors who gave gifts of $2,500 or more in 2024*. Because of their generosity, single parents are overcoming obstacles, earning degrees, and building a stronger future for their families. Adam J. Weissman FoundationAlice L. Walton FoundationAnonymousAnonymousArden J. Stephens Foundation Inc.Arkansas Division of Higher EducationArkansas Office of Community ... Read More

Building Bridges to Success: ASPSF 2024 Annual Report

The road to success for single parents can be full of obstacles. But thanks to your support, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is helping single parents move forward, faster, and stronger. Through your partnership, we are building bridges over barriers and opening doors to opportunity, one scholarship at a time. The 2024 Annual Report, Building ... Read More