Student Parent Resources

Southside Community Center 

Can help find resources for medical care, food and shelter. Open Monday-Friday from 8am - 5pm. Free hot meal from 4pm - 5pm. Open showers 3pm-4pm. 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people buy the food they need for good health. People also can buy garden seeds with SNAP benefits. (877)541-7905 

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Perinatal Coverage 

For pregnant women who meet certain income requirements if applicant does not qualify for Medicaid or have other health insurance. (877) 543-7669 

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 

TANF provides financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and their parents or relatives. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. (800)448-3927 

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 

TANF provides financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and their parents or relatives. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. (800) 448-3927 

One-Time TANF 

Built for single moms that are in a short-term crisis and provides $1,000 cash. (877) 541-7905 

United Way for Greater Austin: Parenting Students Project 

Can provide up to a yearly $6,000 stipend for parenting students enrolled fulltime in a higher ed institution for child care, emergency cash assistance, or other services. 

Student Parents Empowered Scholarship 

Designated for parenting students who live in Bexar County.

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships 

Virtual Advising

Bobcat Gold 

FREE Financial Coaching. IGRAD financial literacy courses for you, your money, and your future!

BOSS 

The Bobcat Online Scholarship System allows students to use one application to apply for as many Texas State scholarships as they are interested in.

Scholarship Information for Single Mothers and Fathers

Scholarships are available for single mother and fathers to help obtain funding.

Texas Benefits

Texans have access to resources that assist with the immense costs of having a family. This website connects Texans to the CHIP, SNAP, TANF, and other programs through Texas Health and Human Services.

Dean of Students Office 

Emergency funding

Free Service, Apartment Locators: 

• Apartment Pros (512) 917-7833 
• Apartment Experts (512) 805-0123 
• SM Apartment Locator (512) 800-2890

San Marcos housing authority 

Income based rent, application process, waiting list utilized. (512) 353-5058  

San Marcos rent and utility assistance  

Southside Community Center 

Can help find resources for medical care, food and shelter. Open Monday-Friday from 8am - 5pm. Free hot meal from 4pm - 5pm. Open showers 3pm-4pm. Temporary housing for up to 3 months.

H.O.M.E Center 

Open Monday - Thursday from 10am - 6pm Can help with a motel room and access to case management. Currently not accepting new placements but could reopen that portion of their services on May 1^st.  

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) 

Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program. Assistance with application fees and security deposits. (800)525-0657 

Texas Health and Human Services 

Search for childcare center or home   

Child Care Services (CSC) & Early Learning Program 

The Childcare Services (CCS) program provides scholarships for childcare. Childcare scholarships are available to help parents work, search for work, or attend school or job training. The CCS program works to inform parents about the availability and benefits of high-quality childcare. CCS supports childcare givers to improve the quality of services through the Texas Rising Star program. CCS supports and encourages childcare programs to expand through the Pre-K Partnership program. (800) 628-5115

Texas State's Child Development Center

Finding childcare that is right for you and your child can be difficult. Consider Texas State's Child Development Center.

San Marcos Public Library

The San Marcos Public Library has story time for preschoolers and toddlers twice a week, a different puppet show every month, Lego Mania twice a month, and various events in between.

Boys and Girls Club

Boys and Girls Club is primarily another childcare option, but they also offer programs and activities for children that do not attend school through the program. They have events such as Day for Kids, Storybook Parade, and the Super Bowl Family Party. During winter break they often offer day camps.

San Marcos Activity Center

Year round the San Marcos Activity Center provides an affordable gym and pool that has childcare services. There are also various affordable sports programs for youth starting as young as age two. Their website also provides a calendar of events. The Activity Center also has information on local community events.

Capital Area Rural Transportation Services (CARTS bus Service) 

• Rides can be arranged by calling (512) 478-RIDE (7433)   
• Scheduled local service rides are $2.00 (or $1.00 at the reduced rate) and run from 7:30am – 5:30 pm 
•  Scheduled Austin rides are $6.00 and run from 8:10-6:55 
• All route information can be found at https://www.ridecarts.com/how-to-ride  

Academic Advising 

Meet with your academic advisor to explore major options, plan out your semester course schedule, and make sure you are on track for graduation.

SLAC 

The Student Learning Assistance Center supports student success through walk-in tutoring, supplemental instruction, Veteran Academic Success Center, and online resources!

Career Services 

• Career Counseling/Planning
• Career Fairs
• Peer Advising 
  • Resume reviews and cover letter reviews
  • Part-time job search assistance
  • Interview preparation

Single Stop 

211 Texas 

Community Resources in San Marcos 

Texas Benefits

Texans have access to resources that assist with the immense costs of having a family. This website connects Texans to the CHIP, SNAP, TANF, and other programs through Texas Health and Human Services.

Networx

Networx connects mothers and babies with local resources that are free or low cost. Sign up for their fee Monday Mama Mail for regular updates.

Many of our student parents have found the Raising San Marcos Facebook page to be helpful in learning about community parenting resources and making connections with other local parents. We are not all involved in this page, nor is it endorsed by the university, but our students have recommended it.

WIC

The primary focus of WIC is to provide education for parents and caregivers about the proper nutrition for infants and children. Clients can attend various informational workshops, receive breastfeeding support, and supplemental WIC foods.
 

Parents as Teachers

Parents as Teachers is a free program offered to pregnant or parenting families with children aged birth to five years, in Hays and Caldwell Counties.The Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum informs, supports, and encourages parents by matching them with a trained home visitor who can answer questions, give advice, and recommend services.