College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

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What is CAMP?

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally-funded program designed to support students from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds during their first year in college. 

This program, which has achieved a stunning success rate since inception, is funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education and is administered by universities, colleges and non-profit organizations nationwide.

CAMP Application

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Who is Eligible to be a CAMP Student?

To be eligible, the student must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States
  • Be a full-time (12 credits), first-year incoming student attending 威尼斯人娱乐城
  • Come from an agricultural background

For the agricultural background, one of the following must be fulfilled:

  • You or your parent(s) worked at least 75 days in the past 24 months in migrant/seasonal farm work (including crop, dairy, poultry or livestock production, the cultivation or harvest of trees, or on a fish farm)
  • You are eligible or have participated in a Migrant Education Program (MEP)
  • You are eligible or have participated in National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)

* If you have a concern on qualification eligibility contact:
Raul Isaac Villanueva
villanuevar@big5vn.com
Office: (541) 881-5533
Cell:    ‪(208) 779-2399
Oregon Trail Building, Room 104 

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CAMP students are eligible for the following support services:

Academic

  • Academic Advising
  • Personal Counseling
  • Career Advising & Job Search Skills Development

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Social and Cultural

  • Orientation and Study Skills Workshops
  • Access to Cultural Recreational and Academic Events
  • Other Services as Needed

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Financial

  • Stipend Throughout the Academic Year
  • Book Allowance to Cover Books
  • Supplemental Aid to Reduce Debt and Meet Financial Need

 

CAMP staff work with many departments on campus to provide CAMP students with additional resources and support as needed.

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Testimonies:

"My time at CAMP was transformative. The diverse activities, from The Thanksgiving feast to the CAMP Dia de la Raza celebration, pushed me to explore and grow. The staff's warmth and the friendships I forged have left a lasting impression. I left CAMP with newfound confidence and cherished memories. I wholeheartedly recommend CAMP to anyone seeking adventure and personal growth." - Student from 2023-2024 Cohort.

"Thanks to the CAMP program, my mind opened to various opportunities, looking at things in a positive manner. In addition, I bettered my time management and looked ahead to further my education. I can’t think of a better program to help first-year students than the College Assistant Migrant Program." - Student from 2023-2024 Cohort

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