Scholar House is an innovative housing model that allows parents to obtain housing, childcare, and supportive services while they earn a college degree. Together, the program helps the parent reach self-sufficiency.

How the Program Works

Scholar House provides a comprehensive, two-generation approach to help families achieve their goals.

Program participants receive:

• Counseling 
• Workshops 
• Support from neighbors and staff 

Each development includes an on-site childcare facility to allow time for the parents to attend classes and focus on their education. Housing and childcare are based on the participant's income. 

Scholar House also offers programs that involve enhanced health maintenance, parenting skills, management of family resources, nutritional knowledge, problem solving, work skills, and job search techniques. 

Once residents have graduated from Scholar House, they are allowed ample time to find and move into permanent housing.

Hear From Scholar House Graduates

Success Story | October 27, 2022

Tallia Cuttino - Scholar House

Tallia Cuttino came to the Scholar House at Kit Carson Commons by a circuitous route. She joined the army reserves as a junior in high school; then she tried college for a few semesters, worked at Fort Knox in human resources, and temporarily moved to St. Louis to be a flight attendant. Back in…

How to Apply

People interested in participating in Scholar House should contact the program near their chosen educational institution. See the locations and contacts list below.

Contacts