Student-Parent Support and Resources
Balancing parenthood and college can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone.
TCC offers a variety of resources and support services designed to help student-parents succeed in both their academic and family lives. Explore the resources below and find the tools you need to thrive.
General Resources
- Student Empowerment Center (SEC): Get help finding financial, food, health, housing, legal, and transportation resources to support your basic needs while finishing your education.
Childcare
- Children's Center: Enroll your child in TCC Northeast's Children's Center, an accredited teaching center and lab school.
Employment
- Career Services: Receive help perfecting your job search skills and in finding work on and off-campus.
Financial Help
- Stay the Course®: Sign up for this free program that offers one-on-one guidance and financial assistance to eligible students working to finish their degree.
Food
- Food Pantries: Access food pantry services if you are experiencing hunger or food insecurity.
Student Rights
- Lactation Rooms: Lactation rooms provide a quiet, private environment for nursing parents.
- Pregnant and Parenting Students: Rights and information for currently enrolled pregnant or parenting students.
Transportation
- EasyRide Program: Use your student ID as a free pass on all Trinity Metro buses and the Trinity Rail Express.
- Arlington On-Demand Rideshare: TCC Southeast students within the transportation service area can use the Arlington On-Demand Rideshare for free.
Contact Us
For more help, email StudentParent.Officer@tccd.edu.
Student-Parent Liason Officer
Renetta Wright, Ed.D.
District Director of Student Affairs
Updated September 16, 2024