September is Student Parent Month

Sep 10, 2026

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September is Student Parent Month!

September is National Student Parent Month, a time to recognize and celebrate students who are pursuing their educational goals while raising and caring for their families. First nationally recognized by the U.S. Senate in 2021, Student Parent Month helps bring attention to the experiences, strengths, and contributions of parenting students, and the importance of ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive. Nearly 1 in 5 undergraduate students in the United States is also raising children, making student parents an important part of our college community.

This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and determination of student parents who are balancing classes, caregiving, and their education every single day.

To all the student parents out there- you are seen, you are valued, and you inspire us!

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Parenting & Pregnant Resources at NHCC

Parenting students have a lot on their plates. You do not have to navigate college, parenting, pregnancy, and life's unexpected challenges on your own. Check out the resources below for support!

Parent Support Scholarship

The North Hennepin Community College Parent Support Program offers support to 40 students who are legal guardians (examples include biological children, adopted children, stepchildren, and those in kinship or legal guardianship roles.) This one-year program includes financial support for basic needs and childcare. Applications will be due Friday, September 25, 2026.
Visit our Parent Support Scholarship Program and Cohort webpage to learn more.

Parent Resource & Study Room

The Parent Resource & Study Room at North Hennepin Community College is a dedicated space for parenting students to relax, study, and gain access to parenting resources while accompanied by their children. To use the space, please contact the CARE Center to review the Room Use Contract and to receive the room access code.

Visit our Parenting Resource and Study Room webpage to learn more.

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Lactation Spaces

North Hennepin Community College provides dedicated Lactation Rooms to support nursing and breastfeeding students and employees by offering a private, quiet, safe, and hygienic environment. These spaces are designed for pumping breast milk, breastfeeding, feeding children, and related needs.

Visit our Lactation Rooms webpage to learn more about lactation spaces at NHCC.

Pregnancy, Title IX & Academic Support

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities including academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic and other programs or activities in school. This includes a prohibition of discrimination against pregnant and parenting students.

Visit our Pregnant and Parenting Student Accommodations webpage to learn more about parenting and pregnancy support through Title IX.

You do not have to figure out the process alone.

If you are not sure who to contact about a pregnancy-related concern or parenting resource, the CARE Center can help connect you with the appropriate campus resource.

CARE Center
North Hennepin Community College
Educational Services Building, Room 118
CARECenter@nhcc.edu
763-493-0554