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We are glad you are interested in SSP and welcome your application!

Applications for fall and spring semesters are accepted anytime and no fee is charged.

SSP is for you, if you:

  • Possess a high school diploma, GED or HSED.
  • Know more education is needed to obtain your goals.
  • Desire family-supporting career options.
  • Face economic barriers and financial instability.
  • Want to learn and grow!

More Information:

  • Applicants may have prior college credits or an associate's degree, but not a bachelor's degree
  • Although SSP was designed for the needs of single parents, we welcome applications from parents and non-parents alike.  Applicants may be actively parenting or not.
  • Applicants are not asked to provide personal financial information.
  • Applicants interested in colleges other than UWL are welcome.  Our Locally-Grown Scholarships are open to SSP graduates at UWL and other area colleges.

To apply:

Complete the online application. A printable application is also available online.

To request a paper application, please email Andrea Hansen  or call 608.785.8733.   Please email or call us with the following information:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number/email address

We look forward to hearing from you!  Please call if you have any questions.

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Thank you to our friends, donors, and sister institutions!

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