Parent Resources
Having the support of a parent, guardian or family member can make all the difference in a student’s journey to higher education. Explore the resources below to discover helpful workshops, classes and information to assist you in supporting your student’s goals.
- Learn more about the CalKIDS program, which provides free money for college.
Education Community Outreach
Parent and Caregiver Education (PACE) Programming is provided through UC San Diego’s Education Community Outreach, providing custom-designed workshops that focus on the unique needs of each education level from Pre-K to postsecondary. Workshops are offered in both English and Spanish.
Courses for Parents and Families
UC San Diego Extension offers the Parent and Caregiver Education: Brain-Compatible Learning course for parents and families to learn more about promoting creativity and achievement for diverse learners.
UC San Diego Admissions Resources in Spanish
For Spanish speaking students and families, translations of important information about applying to UC San Diego are available in the Recursos en Español section of the UC San Diego Office of Admissions website. Here, you can learn more about applying as a first-year applicant, financial aid options, campus departments, the student community and more. You can also take the virtual tour of UC San Diego in Spanish.
College Planning Event
Download the slides from our presentations:
- “What to Expect” Workshop (PDF)
- 2025 College Planning Event for UC San Diego Families (PDF)
- Financial Aid and Scholarships (Spanish - PDF)
Additional Resources
University of California Family and Guardian Toolkit