Students who are parents
BGSU is dedicated to supporting students who are parents by connecting them with campus and community resources to help balance their academic and family lives. This webpage offers information on academic and financial support while helping integrate families into the BGSU community.
We aim to highlight the diverse experiences of all students who are parents—undergraduate, graduate, biological, adoptive/foster, single, or partnered—and recognize the unique challenges they face. Sharing these stories is key to developing programs and initiatives that foster a more supportive and cohesive environment for students with children.
Community Engagement
Services
- Office of International Programs and Partnerships
- Government Assistance Resources
- Dependent visa requirements
- Employment
- F-2 dependents are not permitted to work in the U.S. in F-2 status.
- J-2 dependents are eligible to apply for employment authorization with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). They can apply for work authorization only after the J-1 has entered the U.S, and may not start to work until the approval is received. Learn more about the J-2 visas.
- Learn how to apply for EAD.
- Cost of Living
- English Courses
Parenting and Pregnant Student Experience Survey
We want to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences with faculty, staff and peers on campus. Your feedback helps us understand how well our on-campus resources are meeting your needs and what improvements can be made.
The survey is open to undergraduate and graduate BGSU students and should take between 7-10 minutes to complete.
Student Scholarships
Elizabeth M. Boyer Fund
Educational fund available to full-time, BGSU undergraduate students maintaining a 2.5 GPA who hold primary custodial responsibility for a minor child and/or an adult child with special needs.
Non-Traditional Student Scholarships
Apply to eight scholarships geared towards adult learners and non-traditional students via BGSU's scholarship system Academic Works.
Meet the staff
Student Parent Support Program
Title IX
International Student Services
Nontraditional and Military Student Services
Updated: 10/14/2025 09:48AM