Students with Family Responsibilities
Quite a few students are responsible for their families in addition to their studies. Some take care of their children, others care for relatives. The Office of Family Services contributes to the establishment of family-friendly conditions during studies and offers comprehensive support on topics such as maternity protection, childcare, studying abroad with a child, and more.
Maternity protection
Students are also covered by the provisions of the German Maternity Protection Act. What rights do pregnant students have?
Childcare
In order to combine studies and family, good childcare is essential. The University of Bonn cooperates with various day care centers.
Financing
Thanks to BAföG, parental benefits, child benefits and maternity benefit, student parents are financially secure. Who is eligible and how can I apply?
Studying abroad with a child
Studying abroad is a great experience for students with children. Here you can read useful information about the organization and financial support and find your person of contact.
Caring for family members
Combining studying and caring for family members? Some students are facing this particular challenge. We are happy to advise and support you!
Family apartments
Students with children can apply for family housing in a student dormitory. Under certain circumstances, they can also claim accommodation benefit.
Parent-child rooms and diaper changing tables at the University
Parent-child rooms as well as diaper changing tables are located in several institutes and buildings at the University of Bonn.
Vacation childcare
The Office of Family Services at the University of Bonn provides regular vacation childcare services open to the children of employees and students aged between four and 13. Care is provided annually at the following times on the University Sports facilities on Nachtigallenweg:
- The second week of the Easter holidays
- The second week of the fall holidays
- The last three weeks of the summer holidays
Free baby and children's clothes available
Students and low-income employees can pick up used baby and children's clothes free of charge at the Office of Family Services after making an appointment by phone (+49 228 / 73-72 73).
- Winter and summer clothing in sizes 56 to 104
- Socks, overalls, sleeping bags, caps
University members who would like to donate used children's clothing are welcome to contact us as well.
With this service, the Office of Family Services would also like to contribute to sustainability.
Contact
Please also read
AStA: Studying as a parent
The General Students’ Committee (AStA) also provides individual advice and support to students with children.
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Financing and support
How can studies be financed? Find out here what you need to know about BAföG, scholarships and more.