CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) is a program fully-funded through the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to provide support, training, mentoring, and academic counseling to the family members of migrant or seasonal agricultural workers. Federal funds will provide $373,047 this year and $1.94 million over the five-year grant period to support the CAMP program.
BENEFITS
• Personal Laptop
• $3,000 Scholarship
• $400 Book Voucher
OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Monthly stipend for personal expenses
• Leadership Training
• Cultural trips
• Academic Counseling
• Student and community activities
• Training and professional connectivity
• Mentoring and individualized assistance
• Future job opportunities
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the CAMP program, the student or an immediate family member must have participated as a seasonal or migrant farmworker for at least 75 days in the last 24 months. Students may also be eligible if they participated in the chapter 1 Migrant Education Program (MEP), National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), or high School Equivalency Program (HEP).
EXPECTATIONS
• Enroll in 12 credit hours each semester
• Have Less than 24 hours of college credit
• Agree to participate in the required tutorial, academic, and cultural events and activities designated by Drury CAMP staff.
• Finish the first year of school successfully
• Continue in the second year of courses
NEXT STEPS
1. Contact Our Team
2. Schedule an Appointment
3. Complete CAMP Application
4. Complete Drury GO Application
5. Submit Documents (FAFSA, Transcripts, Letter of Recommendation, etc.)
Contact information:
Rhonda Schilly
(417) 873-6622
Jasmine Canales
(417 873-6629
