COMPASS Drop-in Childcare and Family Resource Center provides the following financial, educational and other resources for parents on campus.
COMPASS Childcare Subsidy Application
Thanks to a U.S. Office of Education CCAMPIS grant, Southern provides eligible student-parents with up to $4,500 annually to offset their childcare expenses while they are engaged in academic activities. To be considered, you must be Pell eligible. If you are currently in need of assistance to cover the cost of childcare off campus (at an accredited organization), please complete the childcare services stipend application. These funds are intended to assist student parents with the following: before or afterschool care, daycare expenses, and/or summer camp. These funds are specifically provided to increase student parents’ persistence, academic success, and graduation. If you have any questions or need help filling out the application, please contact Heather Jimenez (203)392-8815 or druanh1@southernct.edu
COMPASS Childcare Subsidy Application
Childcare Stipend Program
Student parents may be eligible for low or no-cost childcare on campus and childcare stipends for off-campus childcare.
Childcare Stipend Program Application
*Provided by The Department of Student Affairs
Off-Campus Resources
Looking for childcare off-campus? There are several resources available to help you identify options in Connecticut
- 211 Childcare or Call 2-1-1
- Care.com
- Licensed Family Childcare - All Our Kin
Breastfeeding-Friendly Campus
Did you know Southern Connecticut State University was the first breastfeeding-friendly campus designated by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition? We have three permanent, designated lactation spaces, several temporary spaces and several resources, including our Breastfeeding Champions.
Our Breastfeeding Champions are employees and students who are passionate lactation advocates. All Southern employees and students who have an interest in creating a supportive campus environment for breastfeeding university community members are welcome to join. For further information, please visit the link below.
A list of rooms to assist all Southern students, employees, and visitors in need of private rooms to pump or feed their babies. All rooms listed are available to all students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
For more information and to register
Additional Resources
Southern provides additional resources to support student and employee success. Please visit the links below as needed.
- SCSU Food Pantry
- SCSU Thrifty Owl