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Student Family Assistance

Learn more about campus resources that aid student families in the search for affordable housing, child care, health insurance, and more.

Assistance	Eligibility	Award Amounts	How to Apply	Deadline	Notification
Family Student Housing	Registered student with spouse or partner with or without children; single parents with children.	Monthly rents vary; Information is available online.	University of California, Family Student Housing, 2610 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720-2272.	You may apply as soon as you are admitted and have your Calnet credentials.	Depends on date of application and desired facility.
Early Childhood Education Program	One parent must be a registered student. Priority given to low-income families with ‘child care need'. Children served are twelve months to five years old.	Sliding scale fees ($0-19.20 per day). Parent participation is encouraged.	University of California, Early Childhood Education Program, 2339 Haste Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-7416.	Priority May 31 for fall; by mid-November for spring. Applications accepted at any time.	July/early August for fall; December for spring.
Parent Grant	Registered graduate student parents (single, married, or registered domestic partners) who live with dependent children and demonstrate financial need.	Up to $8,000 per academic year, ($4,000 per academic term) funding permitting.	Submit completed form (PDF) to the Fellowships Office in 318 Sproul Hall.	July 8, 2013	July - August
GSR Childcare Reimbursement	Registered GSR parents with non-school age dependent children. Must have at least a 25% appointment during the semester or summer session.	Up to $900 per semester and $600 per summer.	Submit completed form (PDF) and receipts to Graduate Services in 318 Sproul Hall.	First day of the terms following the reimbursement term.	Approximately 10 business days after submission.

Related Resources

Berkeley Parents Network
A parent-to-parent email network for the community of parents in the Berkeley area.

Graduate and Professional Student Financial Aid
The UC Berkeley Parent Grant offers funding to low income graduate students who have dependent children living with them.

Resource
A reference guide for new Berkeley Students with a section for students with children.

Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center
The center provides programs and services in support of transfer, re-entry, and student parents.

University Health Services
Information on health insurance for dependents of students.

Last Updated: August 8, 2013 2:46 PM