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
Undergraduate-Specific
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."
Undergraduate-Specific
One-time grants provided to SPHC registered undergraduate student parents facing critical financial need:
- Caroline M. Gilbert SPHC Emergency Assistance Scholarship
- SPHC Student Support Assistance Fund
Two Generations. One Future. Scholarship
Undergraduate-Specific
Scholarship opportunity for SPHC registered undergraduate student parents (juniors, seniors or fifth year seniors) attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, studying in any area offered, who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given for students who are parenting on their own.
Post-Secondary Child Care Assistance Grant (PSCCG)
Undergraduate, Graduate & Professional Students
The Postsecondary Child Care Grant is a state-sponsored child care assistance grant for undergraduate, graduate and professional students determined to be Minnesota residents. Criteria and more information can be found from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE).
If students have questions about this grant, they should email [email protected] with "Attention: Childcare Grant" in the subject line.
PSCCG Student Aid Index (SAI) Chart
University Child Care Assistance Grant (UCCAG)
Undergraduate, Graduate & Professional Students
A university sponsored grant designed to meet the needs of students unable to meet the residency and time-clock eligibility criteria for the Post-Secondary Child Care Assistance Grant (PSCCG).
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.
UCCAG Income Eligibility Guidelines
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.
Basic Needs & Child Enrichment Grants
Student Parent Support Initiative (SPSI)
Undergraduate, Graduate & Professional Students
SPHC was awarded a two year cycle of Student Parent Support Initiative (SPSI) funding from the Minnesota Office for Higher Education. This grant can provide funding for UMN Twin Cities pregnant and parenting students requiring emergent basic needs support (food and/or housing insecurity, access to transportation).
To be screened for a SPSI Basic Needs grant, email [email protected] with these details:
- Your full name
- Your student ID number
- General times of days when you're available to meet over Zoom
- Put "Basic Needs Assistance Grant (BNAG)" in the subject line
This grant opens in late August of each year.
MN Writing Project Summer Camp Scholarships
Undergraduate, Graduate & Professional Students
Additional funds from this grant source are used to provide scholarships for SPHC registered students to send their child/ren to a one week session of the MN Writing Project Summer Youth Camp of their choice.
All student parents who have completed an intake with the SPHC will be notified by email when it's time to apply. This grant opens in the spring of each year.