About Us
Marion Scholar House opened in 2024, thanks to a collaborative effort with the Marion Housing Authority and the Grant County community. This campus provides two and three-bedroom residential units in a designated neighborhood, offering a unique environment where Scholars can focus on education and long-term success.
Marion Scholar House provides Scholars with family advocacy, academic coaching, and life skills training for degree or certification completion.
Whether you need community-based support or affordable housing as a single-parent student? We're here to help.
Marion Scholar House Office: 215 S. Adams Street Marion, IN, 46952
Marion By The Numbers
9
Degrees & Certificates in Progress
2024
Location Opened
108
Families Served
Marion Higher Educations Partners
We collaborate with local colleges and universities to ensure Scholars have access to high-quality education and career pathways, including but not limited to:
Indiana Wesleyan University
IvyTech
Taylor University
A Program Without Walls
Scholar House meets you where you are
If you’re a single parent pursuing post-secondary education, you’re eligible to engage with Scholar House programming, no matter where you are on your educational journey.
Parents come to us at different stages: some are completing high school and planning for college, while others are already enrolled in degree or certificate programs. Our services are designed to adapt to each Scholar’s goals, circumstances, and motivations.
We offer flexible support tailored to your needs, whether that means meeting in person (at home or in the office) or connecting virtually.
Our Core Services
Family Advocacy
Family advocates provide individualized support to Scholar Families, assisting with educational and career goal-setting, financial coaching, and life skills development to build a foundation for long-term stability and success. They ensure that families' basic needs are met, support them in accessing essential resources, and help them navigate complex systems.
Academic Coaching
From selecting the right program and courses to study strategies and time management, our academic coaches help Scholars succeed in higher education while balancing family responsibilities.
Workshops
Monthly workshops cover essential skills like career readiness, goal setting, parenting, household management, mental health, and personal growth. Programming is provided for children, as well as a family meal.
Student Family Housing
Scholars who are full-time students have the opportunity to live in a family-friendly neighborhood with a built-in support system, allowing them to focus on their education without the stress of housing insecurity. Residential Scholars commit to regular meetings with their Family Advocate and Academic Coach, and participate in monthly workshops as part of their holistic support.
Meet The Marion Scholar House Team
Program Director
