Student Parent Support
Did you know that 1 in 5 college students are also parents? The Annie E. Casey Foundation reports that student parents “account for a significant portion of the undergraduate population in the United States and face unique challenges as they pursue an education, work toward a career and raise a family.” Graduate students also make up a significant portion of student parents on campuses around the country.
When student parents - whether undergraduate or graduate - are supported, they are able to stay in school, complete their degree, and enter the workforce.
To help support student parents, MSU received a $1.465 million Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant from the US Department of Education to help student parents pay for childcare while completing their degrees. To date, more than $700,000 has been paid to more than 25 partner childcare programs across the state, impacting more than 50 student parents and their children. Spring 2026 is the last semester of the grant, and no new CCAMPIS applications are being accepted.
The mission to support student parents at MSU remains strong! Information and student parent resources on and off campus are available at the Office Campus Student Life office in SUB 268. You can also click below to learn more about events and opportunities with the Students Raising Children club. We look forward to connecting with you!
