Support for Families

Information on support available for student parents and those with caring responsibilities.

Childcare

The University offers nursery facilities and care for young children, making it easier to juggle parenthood and study.

Childcare

Financial Support

The Students' Association provides information on financial support and benefits which student parents or those pregnant or taking care of a child may be entitled to.

Students' Association – Student Parents

Students with Caring Responsibilities

The Students' Association provides guidance on support, including financial support, available for student carers.

Students with caring responsibilities

The Widening Participation Team offer a broad range of support to current and prospective students with caring responsibilities, including help with applying to university and setting you up with a peer mentor.

Widening Participation Team

Accommodation

The University provides couples and family accommodation for students who wish to bring their partners or children with them while studying at the University of Edinburgh.

Guidance on accommodation for couples and families

Parent Club

Parent Club offers up-to-date guidance from the Scottish Government on your child’s health and education. 

Parent Club