A student is considered "migrant" if the parent or guardian is a migratory worker in the agricultural, dairy, lumber or fishing industries, and/or if the family has moved during the past three years.
Who is Eligible for CAMP?
You may be eligible if you:
Are going to be in your first year of college (freshman status)
Have a migrant/seasonal farmworker background
A migrant farmworker is someone whose job requires travel which keeps him or her from returning to a permanent home the same day. A seasonal farmworker is someone who has been employed in farmwork for at least 75 days in the last two years, including seasonal work (such as during summer cherry harvest). This includes any activity directly related to the production of crops, dairy products, poultry or livestock, the cultivation of trees (including nursery and forestry work), and fish farm work. To qualify for CAMP, either you or an immediate family member must meet this criteria.
Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
Can demonstrate financial need according to federal guidelines
Have applied for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Will be enrolled in at least 12 credits every quarter
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Current and former High School Equivalency Program (HEP), Migrant Education Program (MEP) and Department of Labor National Farmworker Job Program participants may also qualify.
