The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) supports students who are, were, or have parents who are or were migratory or seasonal farmworkers, helping them succeed during 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 migratory 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
The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident per U.S. Department of Education requirements.
Additionally, TAMIU CAMP will accept a Migrant or Seasonal Farm Worker who meets one (1) of the following options:
- Currently or formerly participated in the K-12 Migrant Education Program (MEP)
- Has participated in the National Farmworker Job Program (NFJP)
- You, your parent or guardian, or an *immediate family member must have worked a minimum of 75 days within the past two years in agriculture-related work or the student must have been part of the migrant education program.
Migrant or seasonal farm work 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.
Remember, if you meet at least one (1) of the requirements above, you qualify!
If you have any further questions on eligibility, email camp@tamiu.edu or call 956.326.2704.
Students will be reviewed for admission to the CAMP program only after ALL items listed below are received.
- Apply to the University through Apply Texas
- Be fully admitted to TAMIU
- Complete FAFSA Application
- Complete the CAMP Application and submit it by emailing it to camp@tamiu.edu
