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College Assistance Migrant Program at TAMIU

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) assists students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies at TAMIU.

A Message from the Program Director

Welcome to our program! As the director, I am truly honored to collaborate with the migrant community to support tomorrow’s leaders during their college journey.

Our promise to CAMP students is that we will work with you through your unique challenges and offer you academic and moral support, mentorship, and personal development opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Together, we can build a strong community that will enrich your experience and support you with each milestone you reach. I encourage you to take advantage of our resources and connect with your peers and mentors. I look forward to getting to know each of you better!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Preciado

Students accepted into TAMIU CAMP will receive:

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CAMP Scholarship ($6,000)

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Academic and moral support in the first year of full-time enrollment

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Cultural enrichment activities

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Academic Counseling

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School Supplies

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Monthly Stipends

TAMIU CAMP will accept any migrant or seasonal employed agricultural worker who:

  • Is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Within the last 24 months, has worked or whose parents worked a minimum of 75 days in farm work; or been eligible or participated in a Title I Migrant Education Program (MEP) or the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), Section 167 of WIA.
  • Has NOT completed the first year of college-level work. 

Student will be reviewed for admission to the CAMP program only after ALL items listed below are received.

Meet the CAMP Team!

Program Director

Leonela Preciado

Program Director Leonela Preciado

Outreach Coordinator

Program Specialist

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) serves the higher education needs of migrant students at Texas A&M International University. CAMP will support students’ desire to achieve a college education. CAMP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and adheres to the federal definitions for migrant and seasonal farm work. To qualify for CAMP, students must meet the admission requirements for Texas A&M International University, be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident.

Often the first generation in their family to attend college, CAMP students are welcomed to the University by a supportive team dedicated to helping them succeed. Working collaboratively with academic support services across the University, students receive continuous and responsive support. In addition, opportunities for cultural enrichment and community service will be provided.

Want to Contact Us?

Our offices are located in:
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center - ZSC 222

Our CAMP office phone number is:
956.326.2704

Our email is:
camp@tamiu.edu


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Funded by the U.S. Department of Education