Person pushing stroller in front of Madison College building

Madison College understands the unique challenges that pregnant and parenting students face when pursuing their academic goals. By providing resources specific to you as student parents, we invest not just in your education, but also in your family and your community. 

We know you prioritize your kids’ wellbeing over everything else, so we have resources to assist you when earning a degree, while also ensuring a brighter future for your loved ones.

Child Care

Our Early Learning Campus offers nationally accredited, high-quality child care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. We use a sliding fee scale and external funding to minimize costs. Student parents may also qualify for child care scholarships. View rates and enroll.

Lactation Rooms

College-designated lactation rooms allow people to express milk in privacy and comfort. Contact Madison College Public Safety at 608.246.6932 to request access to these private areas.

Family-Friendly Study Spaces

Find family-friendly study spaces at our Truax and Watertown campuses. These quiet areas feature adult-sized desks and chairs, along with child-friendly amenities and toys.

Pregnancy Related Modifications

If you have a pregnancy-related condition, you may request modifications from our Title IX coordinators.

Title IX ensures that you can take time off school for past, potential, or current pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy (abortion, miscarriage, or stillbirth), lactation, recovery, and all related medical conditions.

Learn more about Title IX

Affordability and Flexibility

Explore additional resources that can assist you in achieving your goals.

Get Help Paying For College

Learn how financial aid, scholarships and grants can help you pay for college.

Flexible Learning Options

Choose from in-person, online and hybrid class options to fit into your busy schedule. Delivery methods for academic programs are listed on each program web page. Learn more about flexible learning options.

Campuses Close to Home

With multiple campus locations, the support you need is nearby. Check out the campus nearest you.

FamilyU Seal Awarded

FamilyU Seal

Madison College is one of thirteen higher education institutions nationwide to be awarded the FamilyU Seal.

Given by Generation Hope, this certification celebrates our active investment in serving parenting students and achieving positive outcomes for our student parents.

Learn more about Generation Hope's efforts to help student parents succeed.

Parenting Student Stories and News

President Jack Daniels at Goodman South Early Learning Campus celebration.
Madison College and partners celebrate future child care facility at Goodman South Campus
Madison College will fulfill a promise to bring child care to the South Madison community and train the next generation of early childhood educators with a new $10 million facility at Madison College Goodman South Campus.
Photo of Darin Wellons with the Profiles from the Pack behind him.
Profiles from the Pack: Darin Wellons
Darin Wellons is an extraordinary Madison College student parent. He returned to school not only to improve his life but elevate his children's lives.
A Madison College grad posing with her child.
Harnessing the potential of Madison College's student parents
It's essential to recognize that the child care issue goes beyond its impact on parents and children. At Madison College, providing child care for student parents is a top priority.

Explore Your Options

Take the first step toward your goals and learn how you can get started at Madison College.

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