Université du Québec à Montréal has created a new policy that recognizes the status of student caregivers and improves eligibility for student parent status. UQAM vice-rectrice à la Vie académique Johanne Grenier said that the move will allow student caregivers to benefit from arrangements to promote the balance of their education, family’s needs, and work. Grenier stated that UQAM is the first institution in Montréal to officially recognize the status of student caregivers. The policy also broadens the eligibility for status as a student parents, which UQAM says better meet student parent needs.
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