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

Support Networks

• Family Services Office
  • Childcare Services
  • Elder Caregiving Resources
  • Resources for Nursing Parents
• Student Organizations
  • Iowa Students with Children Network

Areas of Study

Iowa offers more than 200 Areas of Study for undergraduates, including these programs and courses that focus on family issues.

• Psychology
• School of Social Work

Advocacy & Education

• UI Center for Human Rights
• Office of Civil Rights Compliance (ICRC)
• Office of Access and Support
• Women's Resource and Action Center

Financial Aid and Scholarships

To supplement the cost of attending the University, start your scholarship search with the UI Office of Student Financial Aid and adding the University of Iowa to your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additional resources include:

• The University of Iowa Childcare Subsidy Program
• UI Scholarships—Iowa offers more than 1,500 scholarships based on academic merit and/or financial need.
• Types of Student Financial Aid
• How to Apply for Financial Aid at Iowa
• UI Office of Student Financial Aid
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Scholarships
  • Work-Study Opportunities
  • Student Employment