Parent University
Classes for NYC Families
Parent University seeks to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities.
Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood. Even if you are not a parent, we encourage you to become involved with Parent University.  With an expanding course list Parent University is ready to support you. Register and enroll for a course today!
Recent News
Win Money for College through the Mas Family Scholarship Fund
For students of Cuban descent in grades 9–12
Winners announced in April 2025
Contact: Elizabeth Morin
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Since 1996, the Mas Family has offered talented Cuban and Cuban-American high school students with college scholarships. Eligible students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher, be Cuban or of direct Cuban descent, demonstrate leadership and community involvement, and have financial need.
Visit the Mas Family Scholarship webpage to learn more about the scholarship and to apply.
Give Back to Your Community during the 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service
This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated on Monday, January 20, is also designated a National Day of Service, when all Americans are encouraged to volunteer in their communities. With NYC public schools and offices closed to mark the holiday, this is a great time to get involved and give back to your neighborhood.
Find resources and volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood.
Enrollment Forms
You may be required to provide certain forms to enroll your child into a DOE public school program. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the ones you need to submit to the program or to a Family Welcome Center.
You can also find the Registration Checklist in the section, Forms for Families and Staff, to learn about the documents you need to provide to register your child at a DOE program.
- New to NYC? Fill out the Housing Questionnaire and provide to your new school or a Family Welcome Center.
- If you're not the primary leaseholder or homeowner where you live, fill out the Parent Affidavit of Residency.
- If you're temporarily taking care of a student but are not their parent or guardian, fill out the Non-Parent Affidavit.
Please note: Forms do NOT need to be notarized. If any form includes a section on notarization, just leave it blank.