All grants are on a rolling application schedule until funds are depleted. However, students are encouraged to contact us for screening as early in each term as possible to assure best chance of funding.
For those wishing to contribute funding to support any of our student parent support assistance program, please donate now.
Nancy Nelson Fund: Scholarship for Former Teen Parents
Nancy Nelson was fiercely dedicated to supporting and advocating for all young people, especially teen parents. She lobbied to pass the first legislation in Minnesota to support keeping teen parents in school. Nancy also mentored undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Minnesota. The work she did advocating for teen parents she did with the goal that they'd attend college, and the U was one of the great Minnesota schools she knew students aspired to attend. Nancy founded the Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting in partnership with 4H. Friends and family of Nancy's established this fund in her memory to support student parents at the University of Minnesota. They remain inspired by Nancy's words, "Throughout my life I have been enriched by opportunities to serve and give to the causes that I believe make the world a better place for everyone."
One-time grants provided to SPHC registered undergraduate student parents facing critical financial need.
- Caroline M. Gilbert Student Parent HELP Center Emergency Assistance Scholarship
- Student Parent HELP Center Student Support Assistance Fund
Two Generations, One Future Scholarship
Scholarship opportunity for SPHC registered, undergraduate student parents displaying exemplary academic performance.
U of M-TC Student Fees Child Care Assistance Grant
A university sponsored grant designed to meet the needs of students unable to meet the residency and time-clock eligibility criteria for the PSCCG.
Undergraduate students interested in being screened for eligibility and receiving an application for either assistance source should call the SPHC front desk to schedule an intake appointment at 612-626-6015.
All grants are on a rolling application schedule until funds are depleted. However, students are encouraged to contact us for screening as early in each term as possible to assure best chance of funding.
Post-Secondary Child Care Assistance Grant (PSCCG)
A state sponsored child-care assistance grant for undergraduate, graduate and professional students determined to be state residents based on the following criteria:
Due to the changing state income guidelines, eligibility screening should be done through the SPHC via email ([email protected]) or phone (612-626-6015).