Support for Student Parents
Generation Hope and FamilyU
FamilyU is a comprehensive, customized, evidence-based, two-year capacity-building experience designed to build and refine institutional competencies to improve the academic achievement of student parents. FamilyU equips higher education leaders at these selected institutions with the necessary tools, information, and coaching to make systemic changes to benefit students with parenting responsibilities. By exploring data, people, policies, and culture, and addressing the barriers and obstacles faced by student parents, FamilyU helps colleges and universities transform their campuses in ways that benefit all students.The HCCC FamilyU Team
Shanice Acevedo
Congratulations to Shanice Acevedo, HCCC’s Student Parent Fellow.
Read more about this exciting opportunity here!
Defining "Student Parents"
HCCC inclusively recognizes student parents as “a student who is a parent, guardian,
or assumes caregiving responsibilities of any biological, adopted, step, or foster
child(ren) living in their household part or full time. This includes pregnant and
expecting students."
Introducing HCCC's Student Parent Fellow: Shanice Acevedo
Shanice Acevedo is a first-generation student parent majoring in psychology at Hudson
County Community College (HCCC). Shanice brings a wealth of experience from her previous
roles in customer service and training new employees within both the dental and medical
fields. Her dedication to continuous learning is evident through her recent achievement
of a certificate in mental health aid, showcasing her commitment to holistic patient
care and passion in understanding and improving mental health. As a mother of two
children, ages 12 and 7, she strives to set a powerful example for them, demonstrating
that with determination and hard work, they can achieve anything they set their minds
to. Shanice embodies the belief that it’s never too late to make dreams come true,
balancing her career aspirations with her dedication to her family's success, and
she is excited to bring this perspective to HCCC as their Student Parent Fellow.
Updated Policies and Procedures
View the Children on Campus Policy.
View the Lactation Policy.
Priority Registration for Student Parents
HCCC knows student parents must work around multiple competing priorities including
child care, work, childrens’ school and extracurriulcar activities and so much more!
Now, they can register early to have access to the most flexible class schedule. Registration
information can be found in the Enrollment Guide.
Basic Needs Resources for Student Parents
HCCC's Partnership with NJCU's Children's Learning Center
HCCC students can access affordable childcare at NJCU. At NJCU, it's not just college
students receiving an affordable world-class education—young children of university
students, alumni, and employees receive the same at the University's fully licensed
and accredited Children's Learning Center (CLC). The center consists of a Preschool and Pre-K classroom as well as drop-in childcare
services—all at an extremely competitive cost to parents. In addition, the center
serves as a training site for NJCU students. The Children's Learning Center provides
a setting that supports NJCU students in their preprofessional field experience.
Location: Hepburn Hall, 101
Email: njcuclc@njcu.edu
Phone: (201) 200-3342
In the News
HCCC has received local, regional, and national recognition for its commitment to
student parents.
HCCC Student Parents Featured in Hechinger Report
Generation Hope Student Parent Fellow Announcement
Parent Powered Solutions Grant
Coming Soon...
- In September 2024, HCCC will celebrate National Student Parent Month with programs and events to bring student parents and their families together! Check back here soon for details!
- Lactation Pods on both the Journal Square and North Hudson Campuses so nursing parents have a private and appropriate space.