Financial support may be available through the Office of Student Financial Aid, the College of ACES, the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and various other programs.

There are a variety of internship and volunteer opportunities offered through Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS).

Every semester our faculty offer opportunities for undergraduate students to work in their labs and participate in research.

 If you are exploring a new major, HDFS has a lot to offer.

Our department houses several units that focus specifically on outreach:

Our Department was one of the pioneers in providing information and resources to parents about child care.

Walk in My Shoes

Walk in My Shoes is a program to help school-age children learn about the aging process.

Serving the citizens of Champaign-Urbana and the state of Illinois at large, our faculty are dedicated to applied research and educational outreach in the areas of parenting, child care, relationsh