College Assistance Migrant Program

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College Assistance Migrant Program

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally funded program that supports students from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds during their first year in college. The program provides students with both financial assistance and support services, with the goal of preparing them to continue their education at a four-year college or university.

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet the following criteria:

  • Either the student or one of his/her parents must have worked as a migrant/seasonal farmworker at least 75 days in the past 24 months. This includes any activity directly related to the production of crops, dairy products, poultry or livestock; the cultivation or harvesting of trees including nursery and forestry work; or fish farm work or be eligible to participate or have participated in (a) the Migrant Education Program (MEP) or the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) of Section 167 of the WIA
  • Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
  • Demonstrate financial need according to federal guidelines
  • Be in the first year of college undergraduate studies (freshman status)
  • Enroll in at least 12 credits hours per term
  • Must apply for FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  • Must be a U.S Citizen or U.S Permanent Resident

To Apply

To qualify for CAMP you must:

  • First, complete and submit an online application for admissions to Chemeketa Community College at applyonline.chemeketa.edu
  • Second, complete the CAMP application and submit all required forms and documentation including the personal statement

CAMP provides the following services:

  • Tuition assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • CAMP courses
  • Tutoring/Mentoring
  • Academic advising
  • Personal counseling
  • Career counseling
  • Book assistance
  • Health resources
  • Stipend
  • University visits
  • Cultural events
  • Community services

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) resources:

CAMP Application
Recommendation Form
National HEP/CAMP Association
Geneseo Migrant Center
IME Becas Application

More information

If you would like more information about CAMP, contact us at 503.589.7778 or by e-mail.