Gaucho Family Fund
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
(805) 893-2432
2103 Student Affairs Administrative Services Building (SAASB)
In order to support UCSB students with dependents, the Division of Student Affairs offers the Gaucho Family Fund, which helps offset education related costs associated with raising a family while also attending college. This annual gift is automatically awarded to UCSB undergraduate students who indicate supporting a dependent child on FAFSA, demonstrate financial need and who are in good standing with the university. The Gaucho Family Fund is renewable and works in tandem with UCSB’s other robust financial aid programs.
Parking Waiver of Requirement
Transportation and Parking Services (TPS)
Building 381, behind Cesar Uyesaka Baseball Stadium
(805) 893-3562
Transportation and Parking Services grants parenting students with documented dependent(s) a waiver of the two-mile exclusion requirement allowing these students to purchase a “C” (commuter) permit regardless of residential distance from campus. Parenting students must first provide documentation to the NTSRC then visit the Customer Service Window at TPS to purchase the permit.
Associated Students Childcare Grants for Undergraduate Students
Apply quarterly through the Non Traditional Student Resource Center
1109 Student Resource Building
Associated Students has grants for students who need extra childcare coverage during midterms and finals. You may qualify if: You are currently enrolled as an undergraduate UCSB student during time of application; You have the responsibility for care of a dependent (proof must be provided); You are applying for childcare funds due to an upcoming midterm or final. A completed and signed application is also required for each quarter you wish to receive a childcare grant. Amount of grant is dependent on number of child(ren). Childcare Grants include a free annual zoo membership for families.
Graduate Student Association Childcare Grants for Graduate Students
Grant Website
The GSA Childcare Grant for Graduate Students provides general support for graduate students with children regardless of milestone or specific ‘need events.’ Grant award amount is dependent on number of child(ren) in household. Grants are limited to one award per graduate student per quarter, with a maximum of five awards allowed during a student’s academic tenure at UCSB. Questions about eligibility, payment, or other aspects of the Childcare Grant may be directed to the GSA VP of Budget & Finances, gsavpbudget@gmail.com. This grant is not managed through the Non Traditional Student Resource Center. Please visit the website listed above for all details.
Priority Registration
One-time application through the Non Traditional Student Resource Center
Undergraduate students with dependents (at least 50% of the time) are eligible to receive priority registration for classes. This eligibility begins after the student’s first quarter at UCSB. Students only need to apply once to receive priority registration during their enrollment at UCSB. Paper applications are available at both the Non Traditional Student Resource Center and the front desk of the Women’s Center. Once documentation is provided to the NTSRC, you can also apply online by visiting the Non Traditional Student Resource Center Forms page .
Non Traditional Student Resource Center
1109 Student Resource Building
Facebook Page
Part of the Women, Gender, and Sexual Equity department, the Resource Center provides a space to study, eat, relax, or hang-out; a staff to guide you to resources, and help manage the challenges associated with achieving your academic goals. The Non-traditional Student Resource Center can be your first stop to success at UCSB. Each quarter, students are invited to attend social, academic, and family-friendly events hosted by the NTSRC. Stop by the Center to pick up a quarterly calendar of events.
Please visit the following websites or come by the NTSRC to learn more about: