Single Parents Program

Who We Are

Since 1987 Champlain College has offered a supportive atmosphere for single parents. Since its inception, the Single Parents Program has provided exceptional advocacy and support to its participants by offering workshops, access to resources and many services designed to help students reach their educational and professional goals.

Champlain's president, Dr. David Finney, recently increased our Single Parent Scholarship with the intent to meet full tuition for single parents who are financially-eligible, full-time, undergraduate students from Vermont. Successful applicants for the scholarship will add those scholarship funds to their other federal and Vermont state grants and together those funds will cover the cost of tuition.

Video: Sallie Soule reflects on her endeavors in Madeleine Kunin's administration, the Reach Up program and Champlain College's Single Parents Program.

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Why Champlain?

High quality education
Bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Career-oriented majors
Professors who bring practical experience into the classroom
Small classes
State-of-the-art facilities
Campus activities and entertainment
Student organizations
Career planning
Internships
Work-study opportunities

Support Services

Caring staff of advisors including a director and two service coordinators
PSE case managers on campus
Financial assistance for undergraduate college tuition
A summer orientation workshop
“Save the Day” Fund to assist with unexpected emergencies
Free tutoring
Free counseling
Free career counseling
Referral to full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary and work study jobs
Help writing your resume and finding a job

Benefits

Career advancement
Networking and friendship
Advocacy and support
Group celebrations
Holiday events
Increased self-confidence

For more information about the Single Parents Program:

Felicia Messuri: (802) 860-2723 messuri@champlain.edu
Bernadette Wagner: (802) 860-2724 wagner@champlain.edu
Carol Moran-Brown: (802) 865-6426 moran@champlain.edu
Toll-free: (800) 359-0728