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Feeding a family isn't easy; it can cost over $150 per week in groceries!
Whether a student parent needs time to study, attend a class, or get some much needed "me time," reliable childcare is not cheap.
Pediatric visits are crucial to a kid's health and wellness. While cost varies based on insurance status, type of visit, and clinician, an unexpected visit can significantly impact a family's budget.
On average, parents will go through over 3,000 diapers in their baby's first year alone!
On top of books, parking, tuition, and other student expenses, student parents have to make sure their children are cared for as well. Formula can cost anywhere from $65-$200 each month!
Student parents face unique schedule challenges. They may need to rely on after-school care for school-aged children in order to attend classes
The cost of daycare in the United States is nearly equivalent to one month of rent. Even at UT's Child Development Center!
New York Life estimates that it costs parents $1,000 per year to clothe their child or baby - even with hand-me-downs!
Provide 4 student parents at UT with life-changing scholarships. $500 to a student parent means dinner on the table, books in their backpack, and childcare support. Support for student parents at this level is unprecedented at the University of Texas.
