The University Family Services Office provides assistance and guidance for students with children and other family responsibilities.

Support networks

• Family Services Office
  • Child Care Services
  • Elder Care Services
  • Resources for Students who are Parents
• Student Parent Computer Loan Program—A pilot program lends University-owned computers to student parents on a per-semester basis.

Areas of study
Iowa offers more than 100 Areas of Study for undergraduates, including these programs and courses that focus on family issues.

• Child Development Course Work
• Department of Psychology
• School of Social Work
• Social Policy and the Elderly Course

Advocacy & education

• Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
• Center for Diversity & Enrichment
• UI President's Family Issues Charter Committee
• Women's Resource and Action Center

Scholarships & financial assistance
If paying for your education is an issue, start your scholarship search at the UI Office of Student Financial Aid by finding out how to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• Financial Assistance for Child Care
• UI Scholarships
• UI Office of Student Financial Aid
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Scholarships
  • Work-Study Opportunities
  • Student Employment