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.

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 October 09, 2024