About Us
Opened in 2024, Muncie Scholar House provides parents with the support and stability they need to focus on their education while raising a family. Two-bedroom apartment units and student support are made possible through a partnership with Ball State University, however, participants are free to attend a school of their choosing.
Muncie 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.
Muncie Scholar House Office: 2957 N. Oakwood, Muncie, IN, 47304
Muncie By The Numbers
8
Degrees and Certificates Earned
2024
Location Opened
75
Families Served
Muncie 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:
Ball State University
IvyTech
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 Muncie Scholar House Team
Ashley Soldaat
Program Director
Michelle Heimlich
Family Advocate
Tiffany Branam
Family Advocate
Erin Crandall
Academic Coach
Sarah Wenger
Academic Coach
