Students with Families
Housing and support for UCSC students with families
UC Santa Cruz is home to many students who are also parents or caregivers. Whether you’re searching for family-friendly housing, childcare, or support resources, this page is here to help you get started.
Family Student Housing
Live in a supportive campus community designed for student families. Family Student Housing (FSH) offers:
- Spacious two-bedroom apartments
- On-site child care
- Community events and outdoor spaces
- Year-round contracts
Early Education Services
UCSC’s Early Education Services provides high-quality infant, toddler, preschool, and school age programs for families in the campus community.
- Located adjacent to Family Student Housing
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Programs: Infant (11–24 months), Toddler (18–36 months), Preschool (3–5 years), and School-age (TK–second grade)
- Income-based tuition assistance program available
Off-campus housing
Many students with families choose to live in the surrounding Santa Cruz community. Community Rentals offers tools and guidance for your housing search, including:
- Rental listings through Places4Students
- Renters Workshop
- Application tips and housing search timelines
- Webinars and off-campus housing fairs
Student parent resources
Find additional support through UCSC’s Students as Parents resource page. You’ll find information about:
- Childcare and school options
- Financial aid and tax credits
- Food and wellness resources
- Priority enrollment
- Lactation room locations
- The Student Parent Organization
- And much more
Contact us
We’re here to support you.
Family Student Housing: fsh@ucsc.edu
Community Rentals: communityrentals@ucsc.edu
