Studying as a parent
The birth of a child is no longer a reason to drop out of university. You may find it easier to concentrate better on your studies if your kids are looked after at one of the day nurseries run by Osnabrück Student Services. The dining halls also have a few surprises in store for you and your child. Find out more on the Kids page.
However, a good framework may not be able to solve all problems. Crises may occur for whatever reason – which is when help is most needed. Several counselling centres in Osnabrück are there for you.
Social Counselling by the psb
The Social Counselling team provides help with issues such as
- Financial security for the family
- Childcare places
- Organising your studies
- Services offered by Osnabrück Student Services
- All other social and economic issues.
If we’re unable to help you, we’ll help you find an alternative point of contact.
Psychological Counselling by the psb
The Psychological Counselling team provides help with issues such as:
- Parent-child interaction
- Organising your work and time
- Wanting to be “good parents”
- Wanting to graduate quickly with good grades
- How parenthood influences the partner relationship
- All other psychological problems, whether personal or study-related.
If we’re unable to help you, we’ll help you find an alternative point of contact.
Advice on study financing
Please contact the financing department for more information:
- Delayed submission of proof of performance (Leistungsnachweis)
- Financing studies beyond the standard period of study
- Childcare supplement
- Tax allowances
- All other questions about BAföG and student loans.
If we’re unable to help you, we’ll help you find an alternative point of contact.