Helping Students Move Forward
Aspiring New Corporation (ANC) is a nonprofit organization. We help students overcome financial barriers that can interfere with their ability to pursue and continue higher education and career training.
We provide eligible students with non-repayable stipends. These stipends may be used for tuition, educational expenses, and essential needs.
For many students, financial aid helps cover tuition. However, it often does not cover the full cost of continuing their education.
Unexpected financial pressure can come from:
ANC helps close these gaps.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide supplemental financial assistance to Pell Grant-eligible students. We support those pursuing higher education or career training. We help them overcome financial barriers, stay focused on their goals, and keep moving toward completion.
Our Vision
We envision a future where financial barriers do not stop motivated students. They will be able to pursue and complete their educational and career goals.
Our Commitment
ANC believes students should focus on learning, growing, and preparing for their futures. They should not have to choose between their education and an essential need. Our role is simple: Assist. Aspire. Achieve. We Assist with financial barriers. This allows students to continue to Aspire toward their goals and ultimately Achieve them.
Assist.
We assist with financial barriers.
Aspire.
Students continue to aspire toward their goals.
Achieve.
Students continue to aspire toward their goals.
How We Got Started
We help students aim for greater education and career opportunities. Our free stipends help them achieve lasting success.
In 1999, our family helped a college freshman facing a crisis. This student was about to lose an academic scholarship because they could not afford a meal plan. We gave $1,000 from our savings. This allowed them to focus on their future and avoid dropping out due to basic unmet needs.
Since then, we have supported over 20 college students. We have provided stipends ranging from $250 to $1,000. These funds cover food, transportation, technology, school supplies, and other essential needs. These needs often prevent students from earning a degree or certification.
1999
We assist with financial barriers.
20+
College students supported since then.
$250-$1,000
Range of stipends provided.
Meet Our Leadership
Dr. Vickie Roland
CEO & Founder
Dr. Vickie Roland has 30 years of volunteer service at Decatur Cooperative Ministry. This nonprofit supports people experiencing homelessness. Her service includes two terms on the board. Vickie also has 30 years of healthcare enterprise-wide sales enablement experience.
Mr. Michael Roland
CFO
Michael Roland brings 33 years of corporate business experience. This includes payroll, distribution, and personnel management. He has expertise in accounting, taxes, and business strategy. He excels in financial leadership.
Dr. Valerie Phelps
Secretary
Dr. Phelps has over 20 years of experience as Director of Missions for a global nonprofit with a million-dollar budget. She also has extensive experience in day-to-day nonprofit operations and international humanitarian relief efforts.
Independent Advisory Team
Advisory Team members evaluate designated portions of the application and provide recommendations based on ANC’s established review criteria.
ANC uses an independent Advisory Team to help review qualified stipend applications.
This process helps promote thoughtful, consistent, and objective stipend decisions.
