# Support for student parents

**Source**: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/support-student-parents
**Parent**: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/

Are you a student and a parent? You may be eligible for benefits, special facilities and financial support to help you balance your studies and parenthood.

## Services

You can request adjustments in study timetables or exam locations to accommodate pregnancy or parenting needs. Contact Student Dean Judith Kraal for assistance. If you need a lactation room or help organising your studies, reach out to your [study adviser](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/58724).

## Facilities

Check out the [map of facilities](https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1R40NNy_2fMUVCk-veB85scTeh52qoxlB&ll=50.845567407127334%2C5.694084549418479&z=13) for lactation rooms, resting areas and baby changing facilities at UM.

## Informational resources

Connect with other UM students with caregiving responsibilities and learn about your rights, available financial support and resources for pregnancy and parenthood from [UM Cares](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/48176), our network for students and staff with caring responsibilities.

## Financial support for a study delay

You can receive up to four months of financial compensation for study delays due to pregnancy. Check the [‘Profileringsfonds’ Regulations](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/49717) for conditions. 

**Allowances**

- **General allowances**: For information on rent allowance, childcare allowance and more, contact the [Dutch Tax Administration](http://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/toeslagen/toeslagen) (*Belastingdienst*).
- **Single parent allowance** *(eenoudertoeslag)*: If you are a single parent with a child under 18, you may qualify for a single parent allowance. Contact [DUO (*Dienst UitvoeringOnderwijs*](https://duo.nl/particulier/single-parent.jsp#:~:text=As%20a%20student%2C%20you%20are,called%20the%20single%20parent%20allowance.)) for more details.
- **Childcare benefits** *(kinderopvangtoeslag)*: If you need childcare while studying, check your eligibility and apply for benefits at [toeslagen.nl/kinderopvangtoeslag](https://www.toeslagen.nl/kinderopvangtoeslag) (in Dutch).

## Report changes to the Tax Administration

The amount of allowance you are eligible for depends on factors like your childcare needs and whether you have a partner receiving an allowance. Report any changes immediately via [Mijn toeslagen.nl](https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/prive/toeslagen/inloggen_op_mijn_toeslagen%22%20/t%20%22_blank) (in Dutch) or the app [Kinderopvangtoeslag](https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/standaard_functies/prive/contact/apps_voor_uw_mobiele_telefoon/app-kinderopvangtoeslag%22%20/t%20%22_blank) (in Dutch).

## Connect with other student parents: PAC network

UM has established PAC network for parents and carers to provide peer support. Interested in joining? Visit our  [PAC network page](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/48460) for more information.  

You can also contact the student dean at [studentendecanen@maastrichtuniversity.nl](mailto:studentendecanen@maastrichtuniversity.nl) if you would like to be put in touch with other student parents to share experiences and tips.

## Website for studying mothers

*Stichting Steunpunt Studerende Moeders* offers useful information and resources for student mothers. Interested in the [Smart Mama Coach programme](https://studerendemoeders.nl/smart-mama-coachprogramma/%C2%A0)? You can join at a discount. Contact [studentendecanen@maastrichtuniversity.nl](mailto:studentendecanen@maastrichtuniversity.nl) or visit  

[Stichting Steunpunt Studerende Moeders](http://studerendemoeders.nl/) (in Dutch).

### Contact

For questions regarding studying at UM as a parent, please reach out toJudith Kraal, our student dean: \
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[studentendecanen@maastrichtuniversity.nl](mailto:studentendecanen@maastrichtuniversity.nl)