NASPA). NASPA, which has 15,000 members, because it, “exemplifies how to support a growing student population that often requires a unique type of assistance.” Nationally, more than 20% of all students are parents themselves, and 70% of those students are mothers who find they are often invisible and overlooked on campuses. SP@M helps build a community of supporting students who are “pursuing education while parenting.” Teresa Bill, the SP@M. The two programs work closely together to assist adult student learners with financial need and educational support. “ SP@M has grown from a website with resources to a small but effective program offering support services that provide access to resources and opportunities that build student parents’ capacity to persist and succeed at